Myth: The law only protects women who experience domestic violence but does nothing to help men.
Reality: Men and women have the same rights to protection from domestic violence. While women may be the predominant group many agencies serve, many shelters and outreach groups provide services for male DV victims, including safe house shelter and legal assistance.
If you are a male seeking help, don’t let a shelter’s name or title throw you off. For help finding the shelters in your community that provide services to men, contact the National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1−800−799−7233.
