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Require local authorities to fund specific domestic abuse services for men

Closed 78 signatures

What the petition asks

The Government should recognise that men account for approximately a third of domestic abuse victims (ONS estimate, 2019) and require local authorities to fund specific domestic abuse services for them.
We are very concerned that most local authorities are not commissioning services with a ‘gender neutral’ approach, which in practice can restrict help for male victims and affected children. We need action now, as we believe current Government policy doesn't adequately address the needs of male victims, and leaves them stranded with inadequate options for escape, recourse to refuge or other assistance.

Timeline

12 May 2021 Petition opened for signatures
12 Nov 2021 Closed to new signatures

Key facts

Signatures 78
Status Closed
Opened 12 May 2021
Closed 12 Nov 2021

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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.