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Sunday, 06 June 2010

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Dave Russell

I couldn't agree more with the comments made in this blog. As someone who once used the helpline referred to (MALE), it treats primary calls from males claiming abuse or violence, with great suspicion - believing they may simply be counter allegations and that the male caller is, in fact, a perpetrator.

I personally found the MALE helpline to be of little or no use, and felt that the person on the other end of the phone, was simply going through a checklist, the advice being: notify the police, get a solicitor, or get out. Hardly helpful.

I now provide voluntary work for a UK wide male doemstic abuse service providor We receive a high quantity of calls from abused males who are disgruntled with the lack of options and support via the MALE helpline. Yes it serves a purpose, yes it does help some callers, though whether it has the ability to serve Scotland, is open to debate. Certainly, many of those working in the field of male doemstic abuse have serious reservations about MALE & Respect.

A dip sample of serious research by the Scottish Government will indicate better quality services and options on offer to male victims, and their families. It seems to many, that the MALE helpline option is a knee jerk and simple option. The fact that it is England based will not engender much confidence in callers from Scotland, of greater concern, to where does it signpost Scottish callers for local support and help services. The answer is - it doesn't. So why have it in the first place?

Groan

These women are true heroines. Keep supporting them. Surely candidates for an award.

Groan

And you Dave.in this era of cuts few services for men will need all the support they can get.

John Kimble

"I personally found the MALE helpline to be of little or no use"

Surely it's worse than that. To have gender feminists running such a service and therefore taking the attitude that only women can be victims means that lives are going to be put at risk.

Desperate men will be calling the helpline seeking help when in fact the person on the other end is basically an apologist for the abuse they are suffering.

Groan

Yes Mankind is a better service and should be supported in England and Wales. All will need help as funding gets tight. Please at least visit theirs and others linked to this blog.

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