Anger Management Referrals January 5, 2011
Posted by admin in : General Information , comments closedDue to pressures on our waiting list and uncertainty regarding future funding, we will no longer be accepting any new anger management referrals until further notice.
All other services remain unaffected.
We hope to resume this service to our clients as soon as possible.
The Team @ MAP
Men’s Advisory Project – Providing Counselling and Information for Male Victims of Domestic Abuse. October 26, 2010
Posted by admin in : General Information , comments closedThe Men’s Advisory Project was mentioned today on Radio Ulster in an interview surrounding domestic violence. It was stated by a caller that the Men’s Advisory Project provide anger management and counselling. We believe believe this could be misleading.
We would like to state that our primary service is for male victims of domestic abuse and men experiencing relationship breakdown; providing confidential counselling and information services. We would like to reiterate that if you are experiencing domestic abuse or violence and need support to contact us and we will see you as soon as possible.
We are here to help!
Our office can be reached on 028 90 241929 (Mon-Fri, 9am-5pm).
MAP research presentation at Belfast Metropolitan College October 21, 2010
Posted by admin in : General Information , comments closedFollowing the Men’s Advisory Project launch of their research report ‘Towards Gender Equality’, one of the first pieces of research on male victims of domestic violence and abuse in Northern Ireland, researcher and author of the report Daryl Sweet gave a presentation to final year social work students at Belfast Metropolitan College. Maxine McFarland, co-ordinator of the agency, also gave a talk to the students about the work MAP does as part of the class.
Pictured below are Daryl Sweet (left) and social work lecturer Gerry Skelton (right) outside the Millfield campus of Belfast Metropolitan College with the research report. MAP would like to thank Gerry Skelton for organising the presentation and the press coverage. Gerry Skelton was a member of the research steering group who helped to advise the research process.
MAP Research on male victims of domestic abuse in Northern Ireland launched October 19, 2010
Posted by admin in : General Information , add a commentIn September 2010 MAP launched a research report by Daryl Sweet on male victims of domestic violence and abuse in Northern Ireland. The research launch took place at the Pump-House in Belfast’s Titanic Quarter and was attended by a variety of policy makers, practitioners and stakeholders.
This important research is one of the first pieces in Northern Ireland and provides evidence of the needs and experience of male victims of domestic violence and abuse in Northern Ireland. It also presents evidence of the awareness of and attitudes towards these men, reviews current services and makes recommendations for change.
The executive summary and the full report can be downloaded from our research and resources page at
http://www.mapni.co.uk/research_resources.php
BBC News Report – ‘If I left her, I would be killed’ September 7, 2010
Posted by admin in : General Information , add a commentExtract from the BBC News Website
“There’s a widespread belief that it’s mainly women who are the victims of violence in the home, but a study suggests that as many as 40% of victims are men.
The group Parity, which campaigns for men’s rights, says that male victims are often ignored by police and there are only a handful of refuge places for abused men across the UK.
Ian McNicholl, who was abused by a partner, and Mark Brooks from the Mankind Initiative spoke to BBC Breakfast.”
Watch the video:-
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-11196907
MAP Easter Closing Dates March 29, 2010
Posted by admin in : General Information , add a commentThe Men’s Advisory Project will be close on Friday 2nd and Monday 5th April. We will reopen on Tuesday 6th.
Happy Easter from the team at MAP!
Radio Foyle Interview March 25, 2010
Posted by admin in : General Information , add a commentDaryl, our researcher, has been interviewed today by Sarah Brett on Radio Foyle to discuss the Men’s Advisory Project’s research into male victims of domestic abuse.
Highlighted on the programme was the hidden nature of domestic abuse towards men and encouragement for men to come forward and take part in our research so that we may be able to raise awareness about the needs of male victims.
If you have experienced domestic abuse and would like to take part in the research or would like more information please contact Daryl on 02890241929 or email daryl@mapni.co.uk
Case studies are currently being carried out until the end of May 2010. For more information please check http://www.mapni.co.uk/research_resources.php
M.A.P Holiday Notice December 23, 2009
Posted by admin in : General Information , add a commentThe Men’s Advisory Project will be closed today from 5pm for the Christmas and New Year period and will reopen again at 9am on Monday 4th January.
We wish everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
From the team at MAP.
Headline: School lessons to tackle domestic violence outlined November 27, 2009
Posted by admin in : General Information , add a comment“Every school pupil in England is to be taught that domestic violence against women and girls is unacceptable, as part of a new government strategy.” – According to the BBC website this week.
We think that this is definitely a step in the right direction, however we don’t think there should be a distinction made between genders.
Men are victims also and we feel the focus must be on promoting healthy relationships and the skills involved, rather than simply a focus on ending violence against women.
Read the full article on the BBC website: http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/8376943.stm
Interview with BBC Radio Foyle November 18, 2009
Posted by admin in : General Information , add a commentDaryl has been interviewed this morning by Sarah Brett from BBC Radio Foyle regarding our on going research. If you have been a victim of domestic abuse and would like to take part please contact us on 02890 241929 or you can email us at info@mapni.co.uk
You can hopefully listen to the broadcast again at http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b00nxzvk