Intimate partner violence (IPV) can affect anyone regardless of age, sex, gender, financial status, culture, or religion. A lack of information, support services, and inclusivity within such create barriers for IPV victims finding appropriate resources to best suit their needs and reduce revictimization at the hands of an offender. This research aims to understand the differences in formal support services between male and female victims within Vancouver, British Columbia. Using secondary research, scholarly, peer-reviewed journal articles were collected to analyze current trends and find gaps within the literature. Current gaps within IPV data show a lack of consensus on defining terms and theories, hidden figure male data, and stigma being the biggest component to preventing help-seeking initiatives. Results showed that enhanced education, precise allocation and review of community funding, and alternative reporting mechanisms create steps toward enhanced care and safety of victims.
