Explore DFV Against Men
Abuse is not limited to one gender. However the experience for men is often layered by specific tactics that target his masculinity, compounded by how men uniquely process abuse, and how culture treats the signs of abuse in a man.
Abuse for many men, takes the shape of psychological games, emotional sabotage, gaslighting, manipulation, controlling behaviour and reputational warfare.
This section step through these subtle, systemic, and often invisible tactics used to control, disempower, and isolate victims of abuse.
Men often overlook the abuse they’re experiencing — not because it’s subtle, but because society has taught them to ignore it.
Learn how to recognise the signs of abuse - like hypervigilance, walking on eggshells — in yourself, and in your children.
- Am I in a controlling relationship?
- Is my wife emotionally abusive?
- Is my partner's behaviour abusive or manipulative?
The CCSAT-M quiz helps you answer these questions and provides guidance on where to from here.
Even if leaving isn't an option just yet, the primary goal for anyone who has experienced family violence is to equip yourself with practical tools that can blunt your triggers and enable you to regain some control over the situation. Explore BIFF, Grey Rick, No Contact and more.
Leaving an abusive relationship is critical to your ongoing health.
Ensuring that you have a plan to exit in place will keep you safe when leaving. It will also ensure you take the most appropriate steps that minimise risk in the future.
Parenting after trauma comes with unique challenges and incredible opportunities.
How do you to co-parent with confidence and compassion? How do you create safe spaces for your kids, navigate co-parenting with purpose, and protect your relationship with your children from confusion and alienation?