Talk to us about severe multiple disadvantage

Oct 25, 2023

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...

Have we worked with you? Let’s talk

Aug 9, 2023

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...

Meet our new CEO: Anthea Tainton

May 1, 2023

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...

Tech Abuse: how to recognise the signs

Feb 20, 2023

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...

The Digital Epidemic: Why we need to talk about Image-Based Sexual Abuse

Sep 26, 2023

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...

Equation gains national recognition for supporting male domestic abuse survivors

Jun 13, 2023

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...

Douglas: A day in the Life of a Male IDVA (Independent Domestic Violence Advocate) and Stalking Champion at Equation

Apr 26, 2023

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...

Promising Young Woman

Feb 17, 2023

Promising Young WomanThur 18th May 2023The Space - the Squire Performing Arts Centre | Arboretum Street, NottinghamMore than a screening - Stalls | Food | SpeakersStudents: free | General public: Pay what you can This May, Reel Equality Film Club will be returning to...

4 ways tech has changed domestic abuse: financial and economic abuse

Sep 13, 2023

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...

Staying sane online

Jun 12, 2023

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...

A day in the life of Isaac: Safer Accommodation Outreach Worker

Feb 28, 2023

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...

LGBTQ+ and homelessness: making accommodation safer

Jan 25, 2023

LGBTQ+ people and homelessness: making accommodation safer Domestic abuse can happen to anyone. But for LGBTQ+ people, there’s a greater risk of domestic and family abuse leading to homelessness. This has been understood for some time within homelessness...