There are few services within either Wales or the United Kingdom that provide a specific service to men who have experienced domestic abuse. Those that do are largely helpline based, or work with men who have used violence. The Dyn Project is therefore a timely development in
domestic abuse service delivery as it provides a safety planning and advocacy service for gay, bisexual, transgender (GBT) and heterosexual men who have experienced domestic abuse (see www.dynproject.org).
The Dyn Project began accepting referrals in January 2005. During the period of the evaluation it was located within the Cardiff Women’s Safety Unit (WSU), managed by Safer Cardiff and funded by the Cardiff Community Safety Partnership. It is staffed by one full-time Coordinator
who has access to the WSU’s equipment, administrative personnel, and importantly the experience of other advocates working at the WSU. Recently, the Dyn Project has relocated to a different site to improve the delivery of services directly to men. However, the operational link
with the WSU remains as it is considered a precondition to the operation of a men’s service. (from the Executive summary) Record #4615