Domestic Violence against Men

Gillespie, Shields & Durrant

In the United States, when most people hear the word “domestic violence”, they often think of female victims.  This is due to the fact that most victims of domestic abuse are in fact women.  However, in the U.S., there are millions of cases of domestic violence that involve male victims.  The truth is, both men and women can be victims of abuse when they are involved in close, intimate relationships.

Domestic violence against men is a very serious problem in our country.  Whether people choose to believe it or not, these cases happen each and every day.  Many people are under the impression that men cannot be victims of abuse because they are physically stronger than women.  Still, reports indicate that countless men of every age are victims of assault, battery, threats and even rape.

While much has changed for women victims, little has changed for male victims.  Now days, if a female victim were abused by an intimate partner, she could call police and report the maltreatment.  The police would most likely believe her story and arrest the person that has engaged in violence against her.  However, in cases where men are victims, they feel police, family members and close friends will not believe them, which is why male victims are much more likely to keep abuse a secret.  They think everyone will assume they are telling lies.

Arizona Domestic Violence Lawyers

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If you are a man who is a victim of domestic violence and you would like to put an end to the abuse, you should secure representation from an experienced Phoenix domestic violence lawyer, like the lawyers at Gillespie, Shields & Durrant. Contact Gillespie, Shields & Durrant to review your domestic violence case today!