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Domestic violence victims aren't distinguished by race, ethnicity, religious affiliation, education, economic status or gender. Victims include people such as Dawn Boeck, who was physically abused by her boyfriend; LaDona Carey, emotionally abused by her husband; and James A. Rogers, physically and emotionally abused by a girlfriend. Also, Mary, 60, her anonymous status sheltering her from a physically abusive son and emotionally abusive husband.

We should recognise that support for men victims of domestic and relationship violence is not easily sourced and many men fail to notify violence against them because of the cultural expectations that men are tough and can take it.