Slightly different post today. Here's a fun comparison of two graphs.
As some background, this is google's relevant definition of "refuge"[1]:
And here it is from refuge.org.uk[2]:
While not blatantly saying it, these definitions do imply that either men do not suffer domestic abuse, or they do not require refuge spaces. This is pretty horrifying.
If you are a woman in an abusive relationship, please call the National Domestic Violence Helpline[3] on 0808 2000 247. This line is open 24 hours per day.
If you are a man in an abusive relationship please call the Men's Advice Line[4] on 0808 801 0327. Avaliable 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday. Or call the ManKind Initiative[5] on 01823 334244. This line is open from 10am to 4pm, Monday to Friday.
In an emergency call 999.
Men's rights Domestic Abuse UK ManKind
Here is a google search for "abuse hotline uk". Let's analyse the results:
And for a little more context, here's the "National Domestic Violence Helpline". One would reasonably expect it to support both men and women - given the name! However, here's their webpage:
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