Help for Men

Dyn Project – Supporting Men Affected by Domestic Abuse in Wales

Why It Matters

Many men feel isolated, disbelieved, or overlooked when experiencing domestic abuse. The Dyn Project offers a safe, understanding space where men are supported, respected, and believed.

The Safer Wales Dyn Project is the only dedicated service in Wales providing specialist support for gay, heterosexual, bisexual, and transgender men who are experiencing domestic or sexual abuse.

 Has your partner ever:

  • Tried to control you?

  • Intimidated you?

  • Shouted at you?

  • Threatened to hurt or kill you?

  • Withheld money from you?

  • Threatened to take your children away?

  • Called you offensive or insulting names?

  • Tried to control your movements?

  • Stopped you from contacting family or friends?

If you have faced any of this kind of treatment from your partner, you may be experiencing a form of domestic abuse.  

 

Who We Support

We provide trauma-informed, confidential support to male victims aged 18 and over, including:

  • Gay, Bi, and Heterosexual men

  • Transgender men

  • Men of all backgrounds across Wales

What We Offer

Our services are delivered by qualified Independent Domestic Violence Advisors (IDVAs) who understand the unique challenges male survivors face. We offer:

Our 📞 National Helpline

0808 801 0321 – Free and confidential support for victims and professionals (between 10am-4pm Monday to Friday)

  • Safety advice

  • Emotional support

  • Tailored guidance

  • Signposting to other services

🛡️ Direct Support from IDVAs

  • Risk assessment using the Safelives DASH RIC

  • Individual support plans created with the client

  • Safety planning and crisis intervention

  • Referral to MARAC (Multi-Agency Risk Assessment Conference) if deemed high risk

🤝 Multi-Agency Partnership Working

We collaborate with:

  • Police

  • Housing providers

  • Social services

  • VAWDASV services

  • Legal, family, and criminal justice systems

  • Third-sector organisations

🏠 Holistic Practical Support

We help with:

  • Accessing housing (including male refuge options)

  • Navigating the benefits system

  • Substance misuse support

  • Court advocacy and legal protection (e.g. restraining orders)

  • Access to grants and financial support

  • Emotional and psychological support

Raising Awareness and Changing Perceptions

We also deliver a bespoke training package for professionals across Wales to:

  • Increase awareness of male domestic and sexual violence

  • Improve service responses

  • Ensure male victims’ voices are heard and validated

Contact Us

Our 📞 National Helpline: 0808 801 0321

For 24-hour support, call the Live Fear Free Helpline on 0808 80 10 800 
📧 dyn@saferwales.com
🌐 https//saferwales.com

IN AN EMERGENCY DON’T DELAY – DIAL 999

Quotes from men we have supported

“It’s amazing you’re still contacting me, credit to you and your role, thank you”

“Just want to say it’s so good to talk to someone who understands and doesn’t judge me as a man”

“Thank you, I don’t know where I would have been if not for you”

“Thank you for listening, I feel much better now knowing that someone is believing me”

“It was good to talk to someone who understands and doesn't judge”

 Every man has a right to feel safe.