Last week the Office for National Statistics released their latest data on domestic and partner abuse in England and Wales, this time using their new enhanced, expanded survey questions. It found – 41% of domestic abuse and 51% of current partner abuse was against male victims, with young men and boys between the ages of 16-19 the most at risk to both. This is the most recent, most reliable, most respected, and by far, the highest quality data on domestic violence in England and Wales; and once again, it shovels yet more evidence onto the mountain we already have, that abuse is not “gendered”. It is another, enormous, non-partisan survey that reveals millions of men and boys quietly experience abuse across the nation, particularly partner abuse, with virtually no awareness, or gender specific support to help them. More evidence, if it were even needed, as to the full horrifying scope and shape of abuse, detailing those impacted, how abuse materialises, and what the risk factors are. And no doubt, more evidence to be ignored. More evidence to be sneered at, as our brittle advocates of gender equality roll their eyes, scoff, wag their fingers, and squeal in outrage, when confronted with the truth; that yes, men can be abused too. More evidence to be waved away, as bunkum academics and organizations limber up to perform backbending acts of mental gymnastics, spluttering nonsensical catch phrase rebukes, as they cartwheel across the room. Another chapter within a societal story of failure and ineptitude, that will surely go down in history as one of our greatest betrayals. Or perhaps not? Perhaps this time, society will demand that those who gatekeepe this contentious area of advocacy open the doors, let in the light, and reveal the full reality of what is happening in homes across the country? Here’s hoping they do. In the meantime, take a look at the data and see for yourself. What do you think? ~ ONS 2025 tinyurl.com/kb5w35a4 #domesticabuse #partnerabuse #abusesurvivor #domesticviolence

2025-12-03