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The Compass Programme for Male Victims of Domestic Abuse - Family support services

Last updated: 26/08/2025
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What we do

The Compass Support for men that have been the victim in an abusive relationship.
The Compass Programme is a specialist resource designed to help male survivors recover from their experience following self-acknowledgement of having been the victim in an abusive relationship. It provides a unique opportunity for men affected by domestic abuse to share their experiences with other victims in a safe and supportive environment.

Attending the Compass Programme, male survivors can:

Increase their self-confidence and motivation.
Improve their self-efficacy.
Become more resilient and aware of the signs of domestic violence and abuse.
Increase their mental well-being and positivity.
Be part of a unique supportive network with other male survivors.

Who do we support

Men who have experienced Domestic Abuse

Is there a charge to use this service?

No

Can anyone use this service?

Anyone can contact us directly.

Service details for this family support services

Language: English medium setting with some bilingual elements

  • Can provide specialist support for families of children with disabilities / additional needs No
     
  • Relevant staff have a valid current DBS? Yes

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 Opening times

Monday to Friday 9:00am to 4:30pm

Where do we provide our service?

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We will take reasonable steps to ensure the information within the website is as accurate as possible. We cannot be held responsible for the accuracy of this information. The contributors themselves maintain their own information and they welcome feedback about the accuracy of the information they provide. Those accessing it are advised to take reasonable steps to consider its content before acting upon it. This could include seeking professional or specialist advice before taking, or refraining from, any action on the basis of the information within our website.

Please note that the results found when searching in English or Welsh on the English and Welsh sides of the website (www.dewis.wales or www.dewis.cymru) will sometimes differ. Providers can (subject to rules around language standards that apply to some provision) choose to enter their information in English only, in Welsh only, or bilingually. Whilst we try to use the technology within the site to limit the impact of their choice, both terminology and the structure of the languages mean that differences in the results produced is sometimes inevitable.

We assume no responsibility for the content of websites linked on our site. Such links are provided for your information only and should not be interpreted as endorsement by us of those linked websites. We have no control over the contents of those sites or resources. We reserve the right to reject or remove links to any website if we find the site content inappropriate.

For more information please refer to the full terms and conditions.