Greater Manchester announces UK’s first plan to tackle violence against men

Creation of plan follows case of Reynhard Sinaga, who committed 136 rapes against dozens of men in the area

Greater Manchester has become the first area in the UK to enact a strategy for tackling gender-based violence against men and boys.

The plan will include the creation of independent domestic violence advisers to specialise in supporting men and boys, and a male victims service coordinator role, to help enhance therapeutic services.

Information and support for anyone affected by rape or sexual abuse issues is available from the following organisations. In the UK, Rape Crisis offers support on 0808 500 2222 in England and Wales, 0808 801 0302 in Scotland, or 0800 0246 991 in Northern Ireland. In the US, Rainn offers support on 800-656-4673. In Australia, support is available at 1800Respect (1800 737 732). Other international helplines can be found at ibiblio.org/rcip/internl.html