Men were victims of just over a quarter of incidents of domestic violence in 2010, according to the British Crime Survey. Find out about the signs of domestic violence, and where to get support if it’s happening to you.

Anybody can be affected by domestic abuse, and anyone can be an abuser. It doesn't just happen to women – men can be victims too, whether their partner is a man or a woman. 

If it's happening to you, it's important to tell someone and to remember that you're not alone.

Ippo Panteloudakis is helpline manager for the Men's Advice Line, which offers help over the phone or via email. "We spoke to 800 male victims of domestic abuse in 2010," he says. "More men are coming forward than a few years ago, and the services to support them are improving very quickly."

The Men's Advice Line can refer men to local places that can help, such as health services and voluntary organisations.

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Men get abused more than people think, over a quarter of situations dealing with domestic violence involved men getting either mentally or physically abused. people don't realize that anyone can abuse and anyone can be abused. Men didn't used to speak up about their situation of abuse, however a few years ago more men spoke up. Their is a men's advice help line that offers guidance to help them get through the situation.