In Hong Kong’s domestic violence service cases, women victims are the main service targets. However, according to the SWD, about 15% to 18% of the 3,000 partner abuse cases each year are men, that is, every 6 victims of domestic violence One of them is a male.
Chen Peien, a registered social worker of "Harmony House", pointed out that many men face physical, mental and even sexual violence from their partners because they choose to be dumb for the sake of face and for the sake of children. Men who suffer from domestic violence can endure for 10 years.
However, Chen pointed out that domestic violence not only causes problems in the physical and mental health of the abused, but also affects the growth and development of the children. Therefore, he said: "Going out is a manifestation of courage, and patience is not a solution." In
order to arouse the society to treat men. Concerned about domestic violence, "House of Harmony" launched the "Lemon Challenge" operation. Participants must bite 10 lemons in a row, but not make any noises, in order to feel the sourness of men being abused and walk with men who have suffered domestic violence.
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According to the SWD, about 3,000 partner abuse cases each year, about 15% to 18% of the cases are men, that is, one out of every six victims of domestic violence is a man.
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According to figures reported by the SWD, from 2017 to 2019, there were 3,128, 2,937 and 2,920 partner abuse cases, respectively. Last year, the number dropped to 2,601. About 15%-18% of the cases were male.
Chen Peien pointed out that most of the men who have been abused are subjected to physical, mental and sexual violence, such as economic control, tracking of whereabouts, prolonged degrading and humiliation, or not allowing people to sleep at night and forcing them to have sex.
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Chen Pei'en said that domestic violence against men does not only occur at the grassroots level. The center has received requests from lawyers, accountants, and men from disciplined services.
Problems in the upbringing of children and in-laws will cause dissatisfaction between men and women when they get along. When emotions reach a critical point, there will be violent behaviors.
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Chen Peien said that many men would choose to be dumb, some because they still have memories and feelings, they also have financial considerations, and some are for their children.
He said that men’s violence is more difficult to declare, and some can complain to family and friends, but it is difficult to express to colleagues and others: "Men are often defined as competitors, so they are particularly shocked when they find a company. fear."
Chen Pei-en said that male victims of domestic violence are not only limited to the grassroots, but also lawyers, accountants and disciplined services.
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The longest case of being dumb for ten years, domestic violence affects children's physical and mental growth
He pointed out that there have been similar cases who have endured violence from his wife for more than ten years because of their children.
Under Hong Kong’s gender framework, even though it is a man who is violently treated, the court has a high probability of awarding a child to a woman, which is very painful for many men.
Chen pointed out that if you have been living under this high pressure, your body and mind will be affected, including high blood pressure, tension, continuous self-doubt, and affect your work and school performance.
He said that if the conflict is not a one-off, and it involves manipulation and unequal rights, men should pay attention and try to find a way to solve the problem. "It is a show of courage to act, and patience is not the solution."
Launched the "Lemon Challenge" to call on the public to pay attention to men encountering domestic violence
As a result, "Harmony House" initiated the "Lemon Challenge", hoping to appeal to the public's attention.
Participants need to bite 10 bites of lemons in a row, but they cannot make any noises in order to travel with men who are being domestically abused. "Some men who are domestically abused have very bitter and bitter experiences. We use this metaphor to appeal to everyone’s attention. Man."
Harmony House launched the "Lemon Challenge" (Lemon Challenge), hoping to appeal to the public's attention.
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