Police – Help or Hinderance?
Written By Lee marks, CEO of the Break the Silence UK Charity
Jonathan’s House provides a safe space for men who have suffered abuse to talk, heal and be restored.
Need help? Call 0800 52 44 202, use our online chat or make a referral here.
Are you a victim of domestic or childhood abuse searching for help? We’re here to listen.
Do you have a heart to help those who have experienced abuse? Could you support us?
Do you want to raise awareness, learn about of the effects of abuse or increase our profile?
Jonathan’s House Ministries aims to provide safe houses for men who have been victims of abuse with the offer of both short-term and long-term respite options. Our houses are run by people with a Christian faith but are open to people of all faiths and none. Our safe houses will launch in Wales, and expand across the UK in the coming years.
We also create and promote safe spaces within local churches and their communities for men to be recognised for the reality of their situations. These spaces give men a space to talk to people within their church communities, with the option of further referred support through Jonathan’s House.
There are many ways in which you can support Jonathan’s House.
Whether that’s financially, donating items for our welcome packs or partnering with us, you can make a huge difference.
Part of our work is raising awareness and educating people about the effects of male domestic and child abuse. Here are some articles about abuse and you can find more information and upcoming events on our training page.
Jonathan’s House Ministries has a big vision driving us forward to do all we can to help men to receive all the support, love and care they need. Can you help support us in this?
If you are a GP, partner agency, social worker you can make a referral to our services here. Churches can also refer with the backing of a health professional.
We have a number of opportunities for people to come on board to partner & volunteer with us. Find out what opportunities are available here.
Would you be willing to come alongside our volunteer team to sponsor them to allow our work to grow? Find more details here.
Here at Jonathan’s House Ministries, we believe in being part of the solution and if it means men receiving the help they so need, we will go against the grain. More men are abused nationally yet the UK government do not recognise the seriousness of the issue. If a man is abused, they are included in the same statistics alongside sexual violence towards women and children.
To enable better funding and better support, Jonathan’s House Ministries will take the below petition to the UK Government to seek changes.
If you feel led, hopefully you will do, please consider supporting us and together we can make a difference.
You can join our mailing list here, giving you access to a bi-monthly newsletter, letting you know what is happening at Jonathan’s House Ministries. If you’d like to join our prayer chain, you can find the details here.
So many times we hear questions like these being thrown around “why don’t men talk?” “how can we help men
Jonathan’s House are here to help and support men who have been or are being abused. If you would like to make a referral, please use our dedicated referral form, here.
If you have any questions, you can reach out to us via our contact form, our live chat, via our helpline or via social media.
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