Equation (formerly Nottinghamshire Domestic Violence Forum)

Equal relationships, free from abuse

Equation is a Nottingham-based specialist charity that works with the whole community to reduce the impact of domestic abuse, sexual violence and gender inequality.

Equation delivers education to the whole community to prevent domestic abuse and sexual violence, promote gender equality and raise aspirations for healthy relationships. Equation also provides practical tools and guidance to support the well-being and safety needs of survivors.

The charity brings together a range of voluntary and statutory organisations and individuals to work on tackling issues related to domestic abuse throughout Nottingham and Nottinghamshire.

Equation provides healthy relationships education and domestic abuse prevention work for children and young people, domestic abuse training, and a range of resources promoting domestic abuse prevention, domestic abuse awareness and safety.

Education also provides the local Domestic Abuse Service for Men, a practical advice and support service to men who are experiencing domestic abuse.

If you’re a man experiencing domestic abuse

Call the local domestic abuse helpline for men on 0800 995 6999, run by Equation.

• For men aged 18 or over living in Nottinghamshire County  
• For men aged 16 or over living in Nottingham City  
• Available Mon – Fri 9.30am – 4.30pm (7.30pm on Wednesdays) – 24/7 confidential answerphone available outside these times

If you’re a woman experiencing domestic abuse in Nottingham/shire

The best this you can do is call the local 24-hour domestic abuse helpline on 0808 800 0340 run by Juno Women’s Aid  

If you’re a child or young person experiencing domestic abuse

Call Childline on 0800 1111

Further Information

Please visit our website at https://equation.org.uk/ for more information on our support services. 

For Professionals :  Equation are now acting as the single point of contact for coordinating DV service advice for professionals and communities.

Also delivering services for Children and young people who have been sexually abused via telephone or through web sites. There e-mail address for professionals is info@imara.org.uk Guidance for Professionals | Equation