Are there battered men's shelters?

Question

Let's face it, there are battered men out there, but if they get the courage to leave their raging wives/girlfriends, where do they go? Would a battered women's shelter turn them away on the mere fact that they're men, even though they may need the help as much as the battered women?

I posted this question out of curiosity, but to comment on some of the answers received so far:
While I completely understand, and certainly have familial interest in, the issue of battered women, I also happen to know just as many men as women who either are or have the potential to become victims of one degree of domestic violence or another. One of these men, though he stands over 6 feet tall, looks like a child compared to the rage and strength of his (shorter) wife. Every domestic violence briefing or awareness meeting that I've ever sat through since high school has emphasized that it can occur in "reverse", putting the man in the victim's shoes. I don't think anyone's waiting for abused men to reach "epidemic proportions" to begin education. Also, just because more men don't step up, doesn't mean more men aren't out there. A few decades ago, we didn't have that many women stepping up either, it just wasn't talked about. Admitting it is the first step here as well.

Answer 1

No they would let them in...

Answer 2

Yes, they would probably be turned away, because they are men. Yes, some men are battered by their female or even male partners, however, millions of women have suffered in relationships where there is violence by the male partner.

Since it is women and women with dependent children that suffer the fate so much more, it seems prudent to treat them first.

When the number of men that are battered reach epidemic proportions as it has with women, then perhaps someone will take the time to educate the public and gather enough support in the community to open a shelter. (You wouldn't believe the number of people who OPPOSE shelters of any kind.)

You should know, however, that many shelters for homeless REFUSE to take women and children. Men have options that are not available to women, also, men usually have the highest income, which gives them more financial options.

Lastly, men are physically stronger than women, he could stop the attack by fighting back. This is not an option most women have, women usually have to resort to extreme violence to stop the attacker, like murder. And you should also know that women serve prison time much more frequently if they kill their male attacker than men who kill their female partners with domestic violence.

Why is it that in the face of such disparity and oppression there is always a fraction of people that want to point out the very, very few exceptions to the rule? As is the case with your question.

Peace.

EDIT: Most domestic violence shelters will NOT admit men.

Answer 3

Yes Shelters are for Both Men & Women.If the Guy is a Battered Husband then he'll receive help & that's a fact

Answer 4

wow really? A woman wearing the pants in the relationship? I don't know of many men who admit to that...