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Domestic violence against men: Recognize patterns, seek help
Recognize domestic violence against men
Children and abuse
Break the cycle
Create a safety plan
Protect your communication and location
Content
Know the signs of domestic violence
Understand the cycle
Don't take the blame
Recognize barriers
Learn how abuse affects children
Make a safety plan
Stay digitally safe
Where to seek help
Children and abuse
Break the cycle
Create a safety plan
Protect your communication and location
Content
Know the signs of domestic violence
Understand the cycle
Don't take the blame
Recognize barriers
Learn how abuse affects children
Make a safety plan
Stay digitally safe
Where to seek help
Create a safety plan
Leaving an abuser can be dangerous. Consider taking these precautions:
- Call a domestic violence hotline for advice. Make the call at a safe time — when the abuser isn't around — or from a friend's house or other safe location.
- Pack an emergency bag that includes items you'll need when you leave, such as extra clothes and keys. Leave the bag in a safe place. Keep important personal papers, money and prescription medications handy so that you can take them with you on short notice.
- Know exactly where you'll go and how you'll get there.
