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Support for male victims of family violence
Across this resource, you’ll find clear pathways through every stage of thriving
Stages to Thrive:
- Stage 1: Educate - Understand what family violence against men looks like, and learn to recognise the signs in yourself or others.
- Stage 2: Survive - Practical tools to endure abuse, strengthen your defences, and prepare for a safe exit.
- Stage 3: Recover - Guidance to begin repairing the damage and rebuilding presence after abuse.
- Stage 4: Thrive - Support for leaving abuse behind and growing into a new, stronger version of yourself
Resources:
- Support Services - Connect with a Stand Again coach or, if needed, an Australian crisis service.
- Templates - Ready-to-use examples like exit plans and parenting agreements to help you take concrete steps.
- About - My story, the reason I built Stand Again, and the important legal notes.
"No matter how many times you are knocked down - You can Stand Again"
Mission Statement
Stand Again is a dedicated resource for men who have experienced family violence — emotionally, and psychologically.
We break the silence by naming the abuse, supporting recovery, and helping men find strength to thrive in their story.
This isn’t just about surviving abuse — it’s about standing again, with clarity, courage, and purpose.
Every Story is Different
This site is built from the lived experience of the Stand Again team and is not a substitute for legal or psychological support. [Disclaimer here]
Abuse doesn’t look the same for everyone. While many of the patterns and tactics may feel familiar, you don’t have to experience every single one to recognise that what you’re going through is abuse.
If you or your children are in immediate danger, please contact 000 or a relevant crisis service.
A Note on Responsibility
Stand Again was created for male victims of family violence — those trying to name what’s happening, find their way out.
If you are using violence, control, or manipulation in your relationship — this site is not for you.
But the fact that you’re here means something important: That you want to change.
If that’s you — I encourage you to contact MensLine Australia on 1300 789 978. They offer free, confidential support to help you begin that process.
Quick Links
Explore the "Blueprint of Family Violence Against Men"
Explore the patterns of behaviour used to exert power and control over a partner or family member.
Here we introduce the "Blueprint of family violence against men" to help navigate and educate you on the different forms of family violence you may be experiencing.
One-to-One Coaching and Support
We offer private, one-on-one coaching sessions designed specifically for men recovering from family violence, coercive control, and post-separation abuse.
All sessions are virtual and delivered by a certified trauma-informed coach (ICAHP-recognised), providing a confidential space to unpack your experience and rebuild your sense of clarity, strength, and direction.
11 Jan 2026
The handover grief no one prepares you for. If you're a father sharing custody, you know exactly what I mean.
The silence after they leave. The ache that doesn't fade even years later.
This article might help.
18 Dec 2025
False allegations of domestic violence or abuse can destroy your reputation, your relationships, and your sense of self.
This article covers what the brutal truth of what every man facing false accusations needs to understand - from the moment the allegation lands through the years that follow.
11 Sep 2025
Men experience intimate partner violence at rates that would shock most people. They face emotional abuse, financial control, psychological manipulation, and physical violence. They navigate family court systems that often presume their guilt.
They live in fear of false allegations that can destroy their lives with a single phone call.
31 Jul 2025
You’ve probably heard the phrase: “If they hide the abuse in public, they must know it’s wrong — and can choose not to do it.”
But what if that assumption is keeping you trapped?
The 4 Stages to Thrive
Walking the path beyond family violence is rarely linear. At Stand Again, we’ve organised this journey into four stages to help you make sense of what’s happened, understand where you are now, and take steps toward the life you want.
Whether you’re still in it, freshly separated, or beginning to rebuild, these stages are here to guide you.
Start by understanding what happened to you. Learn how control, manipulation, and emotional abuse work — especially as they show up in relationships where men are the victims. This stage helps name the tactics, validate your experience, and begin reclaiming your truth.
If you’re still in the relationship or navigating legal conflict, this section provides immediate tools to stay safe, stay grounded, and protect your rights. From documentation strategies to emotional detachment techniques, this stage helps you stay afloat when the waves hit hardest.
Once the immediate danger has passed, the deeper work begins. This section explores therapy, rebuilding confidence, reconnecting with your children, and processing the trauma — so you can begin to feel like yourself again.
This is where you start writing your next chapter — with strength, agency, and new meaning. Discover how to parent with purpose, build healthy relationships, find joy again, and even turn your experience into advocacy, leadership, or simply peace.
