Digital break-up toolkit helps survivors protect themselves against tech abuse

Dec 19, 2022

Domestic abuse charity Refuge has teamed up with cybersecurity firm Avast to produce a digital breakup kit that equips survivors with the knowledge to stay safe digitally, after a relationship ends. Tech abuse can be anything from unwanted messages, spyware or...

Domestic Abuse Advocacy and Support Service for men

Oct 10, 2022

For men, the social stigma around domestic abuse is strong, especially when it’s being experienced by a man and the perpetrator is a woman. But domestic abuse can be experienced by anyone. If you’re made to feel scared, controlled or unable to make your own...

Breaking the silence – why it’s so hard for men to reach out

Sep 14, 2022

For anyone living with domestic abuse, reaching the point of asking for help is a huge and daunting step but for men this is even harder. When it comes to reporting abuse or getting support, men are less likely than women to take action. There are lots of...

Depp Vs Heard: The evidence you didn’t see on YouTube

Jun 1, 2022

Whether you have an interest in the issue of domestic abuse or not, it’s likely you’ve given some thought to the Depp vs Heard defamation case in recent weeks. As the high-profile case progresses, most public opinion currently seems to fall into one of three camps,...

Worried about your friend’s relationship?

Nov 16, 2022

Worried about a friend? Good friends are everything. But sometimes our closest friends can be suffering in silence With 1 in 4 women experiencing domestic abuse as well as many men, trans and non-binary gendered people, it is likely we know at least one person...

Encanto Sing-a-long: October half term

Sep 27, 2022

A special sing-along screening of Encanto brought to you by Reel Respect Film Club Reel Respect is bringing you a special sing-along screening of Encanto.Join in or just enjoy - this fun-filled adventure is all about celebrating our differences!A light-hearted...

What does the Early Years sector need to help prevent domestic abuse?

Jul 25, 2022

Over the last year, funded by Small Steps Big Changes (SSBC), Equation has been researching into what can be improved to help prevent domestic abuse at the early years level. Consulting with over 300 early years practitioners in Nottinghamshire, Equation have...

Equation announces appointment of new CEO, Sharon Williams

May 16, 2022

The Board of Trustees for Equation Charity announce the appointment of Sharon Williams, who joined us as incoming CEO on 3rd May 2022 Established in 1989, Equation works across communities to reduce the impact of domestic abuse and sexual violence. From...

Tech abuse: the new and multiplying breed of domestic abuse

Nov 15, 2022

Are you a practitioner who works with survivors or perpetrators of domestic abuse? Are you a strategist, manager, commissioner, policy maker? Or are you just here to learn more? This is for you. So, tech abuse… what exactly is it? Technology-facilitated abuse, or...

Stalking – why male victims don’t report

Sep 26, 2022

1 in 10 men experience stalking, but why is it harder for men to accept and to do something about it? The National Stalking Helpline figures show that 1 in 10 men experience stalking in their lifetime, with an estimated 85% of victims not reporting incidents....

Introducing Vanessa Dixon – Children and Young Persons’ Manager

Jun 14, 2022

We're really pleased to introduce you to a new member of the Equation team. Meet Vanessa. As a previous Assistant Manager for Framework Housing Association, Vanessa brings almost 10 years experience of working with children and young people as a support worker...

Psychological abuse

Feb 8, 2022

“He made me feel like I was crazy. I apologised for things I hadn't even done just to try and keep the peace. I always felt guilty for everything and nothing at the same time. I was emotionally exhausted; I would cry all the time” (Survivor) Psychological or...