Demand for men’s domestic abuse helpline almost triples over 5 years
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By Martha McHardy
Demand for the UK men’s domestic abuse helpline has almost tripled since 2017, according to data obtained in a Freedom of Information request by South West Londoner.
The Men’s Advice Line, a government-funded helpline for male victims of domestic abuse, has experienced a 170% increase in calls and emails since 2017.
In 2017–18, the helpline received 12,559 calls and 2,129 emails. However, the service has experienced a growth in demand since then, and in 2021–22 the helpline received 32,891 calls and 6,805 emails.
The data also shows the helpline experienced a ‘rapid growth’ in demand during the pandemic. There was a 41% increase in the number of calls and emails received during 2020–21.
Helpline Manager Tanisha Jnagel said: ‘During the pandemic we saw rapid growth in demand across the Men’s Advice Line. Male victims were locked down at home with their abusers, and isolated from their support networks.
‘For many, this meant an increase in the frequency and severi...
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