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Shame, Stigma, and Culture Prevent Male Domestic Violence Survivors From Seeking Help

A new large-scale study identifies the primary barriers that prevent male victims of intimate partner violence (IPV) from seeking help. Researchers found that viewing the abuse as a private matter was the top barrier across all racial and ethnic groups studied. Understanding these specific cultural and psychological hurdles—such as shame for Latino men or difficulty labeling abuse for White men—is crucial for developing more inclusive, trauma-informed support services. ….[READ]

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