Founder of this website
Koen Thomeer, general practitioner
Blancefloerlaan 69, B-2050 Antwerp, Belgium
koen.thomeer.be
Koen Thomeer also created contextthinking.org, a knowledge platform that establishes the link between context blindness and a broad spectrum of psychiatric conditions. On ookmannen.be, context blindness is applied as an explanatory framework for controlling behavior in aggressors.
About this website
ookmannen.be provides scientifically grounded information about intimate partner violence against men — for (former) victims and for professionals. Content is based on Belgian and international research. See also the scientific sources page.
Who this site is for
The website addresses two audiences:
- Male victims who recognize themselves in what is described, and are looking for recognition, understanding or a first step towards help.
- Professionals (GPs, psychologists, social workers, police, justice workers) who support or want to support male victims.
What this website is and is not
- Informational, not therapeutic — the content does not replace professional support.
- Scientifically grounded, not activist — the site takes no position on gender politics, but focuses on the wellbeing of male victims.
- Belgium-oriented — emergency numbers and organisations are Belgian, but the content on recognition and recovery applies broadly.
Contact
You can reach the founder via koen.thomeer.be.
What you can expect: a personal response to substantive questions about the website or the scientific sources.
What you cannot expect: crisis support, medical advice or direct victim counselling through this channel. For that, please go to crisis help.