Support for Male Survivors of Abusive Relationships

The P.A.C.E Programme is a trauma-informed resilience and recovery programme for individuals aged 18 and over, who identify as male at the point of referral and are survivors of one or more abusive relationships.

This service is not designed or suitable for perpetrators of domestic abuse, who should seek support from other appropriate agencies.

On your P.A.C.E journey, you will have the choice of one or more of the following:

Individual counselling
Therapeutic peer support
8-week recovery programme
Self-help resources

P.A.C.E is an acronym standing for:

Patience – You will be met with patience.

Acceptance – You will be accepted, respected and believed.

Connection – You are not alone, we offer the chance to connect with others with shared lived experience.

Empowerment – You determine your journey, we support you along the way, taking things at your own pace.

Is the P.A.C.E Programme right for me?

If you have been subjected to or impacted by one or more of the following from a current or former intimate partner, family member, or carer, the Programme may be suitable for you:

Emotional manipulation
Threats
Coercive, controlling behaviour
Physical violence
Financial abuse
Sexual abuse e.g. assault, harassment or rape
Psychological abuse
Abuse via technology/online
Verbal abuse

The P.A.C.E Programme may be suitable for you if you are in the post-crisis, recovery stage of your journey. If you are in crisis, you should contact the Domestic and Sexual Abuse Helpline on 0808 802 1414 or via dsahelpline.org

We are here to support you as you continue on your recovery journey. Contact us via phone on 028 9032 6803 or make a referral online.

This service is not designed or suitable for perpetrators of domestic abuse, who should seek support from other appropriate agencies.