ManKind Initiative
UK-based domestic violence charity
The ManKind Initiative is a domestic violence charity based in the United Kingdom and is at the forefront of providing support for male victims of domestic abuse and violence. Since becoming a charity in 2001, it has provided a helpline, training and support for statutory agencies (primarily the police and local authorities) and campaigns to ensure that equal recognition is given to male victims in the same way that recognition is given to female victims of domestic abuse. It is one of only a few charities in the country to help male victims.
The organisation is based in Taunton and was founded in 2001.
Activities
The ManKind Initiative runs a helpline for male victims across the UK, advising and supporting over 100,000 men every year. 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. Due to a lack of funding, the helpline has limited hours.
In 2007, the organization successfully campaigned for Superdrug to remove a man-shaped punching bag aimed at women.
Violence is Violence video
On 22 May 2014, the organisation released a video titled "Violence is violence" highlighting different public reactions to male and female victims of domestic violence being abused on public.
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