Unfortunately, men do remain at higher risk of domestic violence charges than women due to residual perceptions of men as strong and threatening and women as weak and vulnerable. Police are more likely to lay a charge of domestic violence against a man if called to the scene of a domestic incident and if there has been abuse from both sides, it is more likely that a man will be charged than the woman.
This does not mean that women will not be charged with domestic violence. It is not uncommon... MORE »
