Men's Aid received 8,000 contacts last year — and 94% of their abusers were women

Most of the contacts received by Men's Aid related to intimate partners but 2% of calls related to family abuse by relatives. Stock picture

The support service for male victims of domestic violence has recorded a 60% increase in calls in the past year.

Men’s Aid revealed that approximately 8,000 contacts to the service were received since January 1, 2021 — up from just over 5,000 in 2020.