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The Hard Statistics

Every 13.7 minutes, a man in the United States loses the battle.

Feeling like a facing domestic violence against men is not going this alone is not right. Men everywhere are suffering in silence and the silence must end. These are not just numbers. They represent real lives, real pain, and a system that too often looks away.

Lifetime Abuse and Prevalence

86.9%

of men have experienced some form of sexual violence, physical violence, or stalking by an intimate partner in their lifetime.

48.8%

of men experience psychological aggression by an intimate partner during their lifetime.

1 in 4

men has experienced severe physical violence from an intimate partner in his lifetime.

10-20%

of male victims report to law enforcement due to stigma, disbelief, and fear of not being taken seriously.

Physical and Emotional Abuse

44.2%

of men (approx. 52 million) have experienced sexual violence, physical violence, or stalking by a partner in their lifetime.

48.8%

of men experience emotional abuse in their lifetime, including being humiliated, controlled, or manipulated.

46.1%

of men who experienced contact sexual violence, physical violence, or stalking by an intimate partner reported some form of injury.

Sexual Violence and Stalking

1 in 6

boys in the United States has been sexually abused before age 18. Many never report it.

1 in 18

men in the United States has been stalked by an intimate partner at some point in his lifetime.

38%

of all domestic violence victims are male, according to data from multiple national studies.

Suicide and Intimate Partner Violence

~80%

of all suicides in the United States are male. Men die by suicide at nearly four times the rate of women.

6%

of all US suicides are related to intimate partner violence. Of those, over 80% are male.

Every 13.7 min

a man in the United States loses his battle with suicide. The silence around male abuse directly contributes to this crisis.

Impact on Life and Conditions

35%

of men who have experienced intimate partner violence reported some form of physical injury as a result.

More likely

Male victims of intimate partner violence are more likely to experience depression, anxiety, PTSD, and substance use challenges.

Underreported

Male abuse is vastly underreported. Stigma, shame, disbelief, and lack of resources all contribute to men suffering in silence.

And what about the kids?

Abuse does not wait until adulthood. The statistics on children and young people tell a critical part of the story.

Boys and Girls Ages 9 to 17 (Pre-Adolescent)

  • 1 in 4 girls and 1 in 13 boys in the US experience sexual abuse during childhood.
  • Only a small percentage ever report it to an adult in authority.

Boys and Girls Ages 12 to 14 (Younger Teens)

  • Adolescent relationship abuse begins earlier than most people realize.
  • Boys are as likely as girls to experience controlling behavior from a dating partner.

Girls Ages 16 to 17 (Teens)

  • Teen girls face elevated rates of dating violence, especially emotional and psychological abuse.
  • Early exposure to abuse patterns often normalizes harmful behavior in adult relationships.

Adult Men with Histories of Childhood Abuse

  • Men who experienced childhood abuse are significantly more likely to face partner abuse as adults.
  • Early trauma often goes unaddressed, contributing to higher rates of depression, PTSD, and isolation.

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