Hidden Dangers: How children’s toys can become tools of domestic abuse
We live our lives online, and although tech provides information and support to survivors of domestic abuse, it also gives perpetrators more ways to track and control someone. Here, we’re taking a look at how children’s ‘smart toys’ can be used by perpetrators....
Meet the team – Your Choice Project
Meet the team - Your Choice Project The Your Choice Project is a voluntary behavioural change programme here at Equation. It’s for adults who want help to stop using abusive behaviour towards a current or ex-partner or someone in their family. Come and...
Talk to us about severe multiple disadvantage
Talk to us about severe multiple disadvantage In every corner of society, there are people coping with multiple disadvantages - from challenges with homelessness, poverty, substance abuse and mental health issues to unemployment, poor physical health and of...
The Digital Epidemic: Why we need to talk about Image-Based Sexual Abuse
The Digital Epidemic: Why we need to talk about Image-Based Sexual Abuse As tech evolves, so do the tactics used to harass and humiliate, all while laws to protect survivors lag behind. More commonly referred to as “revenge porn”, Image-Based Sexual Abuse...
4 ways tech has changed domestic abuse: financial and economic abuse
Economic abuse is difficult to pinpoint and often happens alongside other forms of abuse. A huge *95% of domestic abuse involves economic abuse. Economic abuse is when someone controls or manipulates someone else’s money and financial resources, to gain power...
Have we worked with you? Let’s talk
We know that too often, experiences go unheard and we're looking to change that. Share your experience of getting help and support, to help us improve the lives of other men experiencing domestic abuse. We are carrying out research to help improve the support...
Equation gains national recognition for supporting male domestic abuse survivors
Our Men's service and helpline has just been awarded accreditation by national body Respect UK, and we're pretty thrilled about it. We're the first organisation in England to achieve the Respect Male Victims Standard certification. To celebrate, we hosted...
Staying sane online
The link between internet usage and mental health is well documented. Years ago, we’d have had to buy a paper to find out what was going on in the world. Or wait until the news was on the TV or radio. But today, stories like these appear in front of our eyes without...
Meet our new CEO: Anthea Tainton
The equation team is thrilled to introduce you to our new CEO, Anthea Tainton, who steps into post today. Over the last several months, we’ve been expertly lead by Val Lunn, previous CEO of Juno Women’s Aid and Development Manager, Rape Crisis England and Wales. But...
Douglas: A day in the Life of a Male IDVA (Independent Domestic Violence Advocate) and Stalking Champion at Equation
Meet Douglas – our Male IDVA specialising in stalking. Douglas supports male survivors of abuse and stalking by building longstanding relationships with clients and getting to know them. Douglas advocates for the support they need. Here, he tells us about his typical...
A day in the life of Isaac: Safer Accommodation Outreach Worker
Meet Isaac - our Safer Accommodation Outreach Worker. Isaac supports men and LGBTQ+ people to create a safe space that they can call home. From making their current home feel safer, or finding somewhere else to live, short or long-term. Here Isaac talks about his...
Tech Abuse: how to recognise the signs
Like other forms of abuse, tech abuse – the use of technology to harass, control, humiliate, or monitor someone – is about power and control. Tech abuse makes it more difficult for survivors to escape abusive relationships, particularly as the perpetrator can...
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