Men Are Victims of Domestic Violence Too
Posted By Claery & Green on Feb 19, 2010 11:15am PST
Women and children are not the only victims of
domestic violence. Men can also be the target of violence and abuse as well, but unfortunately, many men don’t step for forward to report the crime or seek the help they need.
The Cheshire Police Department in England actually found that the rate of domestic violence committed against men rose 9% between 2008 and 2009, and 36% percent from 2007 to 2009.
Although this statistic is from the UK, it is relevant to Californians because you can be sure there are thousands of men throughout the state who are subjected to violent, abuse, or mistreatment at the hands of their wife, partner, girlfriend, parent, sibling, or some other member of their household.
Are You a Victim of Domestic Violence?
If you are a victim of domestic violence, we urge you to take action and get the help you need. Many men are often too ashamed or embarrassed to ask for help, which only perpetuates the cycle of abuse. At Claery & Green, we want you to know there are resources and options available to you. You no longer have to suffer in silence, afraid to ask for help. A
Los Angeles domestic violence attorney at our office would be happy to help you take legal action and get the protection you need. We can help you obtain a
restraining order and make sure the person abusing you is no longer able to harm you.
You deserve to live a happy life free of fear and violence. To learn more about how an attorney at our office can help, please
contact Claery & Green today at
(310) 362-2272 to schedule a consultation to discuss your case.