Chappell also believes the woman needs support and counselling as well. Individual therapy is recommended, perhaps to be followed by couples counselling when there is no longer the threat of male control in the sessions. To be fair, women aren't alone when it comes to experiencing abuse at the hands of their partners. Men can be battered too, and for them the trauma has different repercussions. It is also much harder for them to come forward, due to their 'macho' conditioning.
Most men are simply too embarrassed.
Another problem lies in the fact that usually Victims' Rights workers are women, making it more difficult for a man to relate the situation. And in a small town, it is even harder. Although Chappell believes she has found her 'calling' working in Victim Assistance, she does have some legitimate concerns. I can spend that many hours on one case alone. Thankfully, I have an enthusiastic volunteer who believes in this program.