Activities
The ManKind Initiative runs a helpline for male victims across the UK, which is available Monday to Friday during the daytime and evening. It refers victims to relevant services or accommodation that might be available to them. The organisation campaigns for recognition of male victims, provision of domestic violence shelters for men and seeks more services at a local level.
The organisation has been increasingly successful in recent times in beginning to highlight the plight of male victims and change attitudes towards domestic violence. Notable successes include forcing retailer Superdrug to withdraw products promoting domestic violence against men.
It regularly appears in the media and notable media successes have included helping the BBC produce coverage on the subject including on Radio 1, Radio 4 and The One Show. It has also appeared on GMTV, The Sun and Channel 4.
It also regularly challenges the authorities to ensure they do not forget the plight of male victims. Recent campaigns include challenging the Equalities and Human Rights Commission, the Crown Prosecution Service and Mayor of London.
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