Thousands of Men Suffering Domestic Abuse as New Campaign Urges Victims to Speak Out

Thousands of men suffering domestic abuse as new campaign urges victims to speak out

A third of domestic abuse victims in Northern Ireland in the last 12 months were men. From April 2025 to March 2026, the PSNI [Police Service of Northern Ireland] recorded 5,817 domestic abuse crimes against male victims. Only a fifth (19%) of the crimes had a sanction outcome. The figures were revealed at the launch […]

Male victims urged to speak out on domestic violence

​​The PSNI have launched a campaign to support male victims of domestic violence, urging them to “reclaim” their voice by speaking out.

One in three domestic abuse victims male, PSNI says

Police launch campaign aimed at encouraging male victims of abuse to speak out

PSNI's new campaign highlighting male domestic abuse victims

From April 2025 to March 2026, 32% of all victims of domestic abuse crimes in NI were male

PSNI urges male victims of domestic abuse to speak out

The PSNI has launched a campaign to support the men who make up one third of all victims of domestic violence in Northern Ireland.

5,817 domestic abuse crimes recorded against men in Northern Ireland

Almost one in three victims of domestic abuse crimes recorded in Northern Ireland last year were male, according to figures released as part of a new campaign challenging the stigma that can prevent men from seeking help. The Police Service of Northern Ireland recorded 5,817 domestic abuse crimes against male victims between April 2025 and March 2026. Men represented 32% of all victims recorded during the 12-month period, while the crimes involv…