About SAM

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The idea and principles of SAM were created as a result of practical and professional experience of working with abused males of all ages, and with actual perpetrators of the domestic violence or abuse. An understanding of the suffering domestic abuse can cause has been achieved through working with clients across the United Kingdom. with profession led research, at local, national and international levels SAM has the most complete and unique knowledge base on domestic violence against males that comes from practitioners, academics and all importantly, from abused males and their perpetrators. 

"As a trainee police officer, I attended what was termed as a ‘domestic’ along with my vastly experienced tutor constable. On arrival we were met by an injured man, blood pouring from his nose, and there was bruising around both eyes. His wife had attacked him with a rolling pin! Entering the house we spoke with the wife, who admitted beating him.

I prepared to arrest the abuser, instead something else occurred. My colleague arrested the crying - injured man, handcuffed him, and led him away. It was wrong, very wrong. Later, I questioned why this course of action was taken, I was told that, this was how the system worked, women don't assault men, the man is always the aggressor."

As appalling as that scenario is, such societal views and cultural opinions remain extant. There exists very obvious and clear gaps in service provision and the lack of genuine help for abused males and their abusers at a local and national level. The aspiration of SAM is to fill the voids in service and to further educate society and those working in the field of domestic violence or abuse.

It is a fact that domestic violence and abuse affects males every bit as much as it does females. Physical and mental harm causes pain no matter what gender you are. Condemning and critical words, consistent belittling damages self esteem and confidence no matter who you may be. From personal experience, each of the above do long term damage. That's where SAM comes in.

SAM helps those physically and personally involved in domestic violence or abuse, and those trying to make a difference through their work. SAM works with all service providers - be they advisory, physical support or simply signposting to other front line services, together and united they can have a powerful and positive impact on domestic abuse. 

Professionals, volunteers and communities wishing to raise awareness of the issues surrounding male domestic abuse are all catered for in the SAM 'Educating to Protect' training programme.

For an informal discussion please contact SAM on: 01708 430153 
(9.00 a.m. - 5.00 p.m. Monday - Friday) or Email: Enquiries@samonline.org.uk 

Professionals and service providers seeking advice or guidance should primarily make contact via email.