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Recommendation 15
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Introduce a distinct honour-based abuse strategy specifically aimed at male victims
Recommendation
We recognise the overwhelming majority of victims of honour-based abuse are female, but this must not detract from the experiences of male victims. We are concerned the inclusion of men and boys in strategies primarily aimed at women and girls fails to empower male victims and can contribute to underreporting. The Government should consider introducing a distinct honour-based abuse strategy aimed at male victims, parallel to that aimed at women and girls. Such a strategy might empower male victims to report the crimes committed against them and to seek support.
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Government Response
A response document is linked to this report, dated 15 September 2023. Response attribution to this recommendation has not been verified. Read the response document ↗