Job Description
Male Abuse Referral Centre - Ask MARC Males over 16 years' experience interpersonal violence and abuse too. Their experiences could include; * experiences of domestic abuse within current or former relationships * experiences of rape and sexual assault and violence * stalking and harassment * historical childhood abuse * sexual exploitation Many men will not tell anyone or feel that services will not listen or take them seriously. This service will listen, will support and will care.
According to the Crime Survey for England and Wales (CSEW) year ending March 2020: * An estimated 3.6% of men (757,000) experienced domestic abuse * Adults who were separated or divorced were more likely to experience domestic abuse The team: Ask MARC (Male Abuse Referral Centre) has been established for 5 years, offering clear referral pathway and dedicated specialist support to male victims of interpersonal abuse living in the Black Country; this includes intimate partner and familial abuse, current, historic and childhood sexual violence, stalking, honour-based abuse and forced marriage. The service will raise awareness of the dynamics of abuse against men and respond to identified barriers that stop men from getting help. Ask MARC will work in partnership with key agencies to assess risk and provide tailored support plans for clients.
We hope to expand this service over the next few years to cover the West Midlands tende...