Men make up nearly half of the victims of intimate partner violence, so why do so many survivor programs focus only on women? Our experts shed light on this frequently overlooked crisis, exploring the heavy realities of male victims of intimate partner violence and challenging the gender stereotypes that surround domestic abuse.
Guest Information:
- Dr. Denise Hines, Elizabeth Shirley Enochs Endowed Professor of Social Work, George Mason University College of Public Health
- Aaron Ellis, survivor & advocate
They were one month into their relationship when the physical abuse began, at least, that’s when a friend of his first witnessed the abuse. For Aaron Ellis, much of this time is a blurr.
Dr. Hines published a 2025 study looking at the experiences of male victims across America, Canada, Australia, and the UK. It’s a tough group to research because the men first need to be willing to speak up.
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