Future Plans

A research and information service for Boys and Men.

Equi-law aims to provide high quality evidence and information on the issues which negatively affect men and boys in the UK, helping people make informed choices.

There are a number of different audiences which we hope to help. These are examples of work we hope to undertake in the future if and when the people or funding becomes available.

Note: Equi-law does not offer advice directly, but will signpost reliable evidence, support services, books etc to help users make informed choices.

Example 1: Information on Male Suicide.

This is an equality issue because 75% of suicides are male. Actions which reduce the number of male suicides is progress towards greater equality.

(The information for this example would be drawn from the evidence and testimonies provided for the inquiry into Male Suicide organised by equi-law UK for the Men&Boys APPG. While the APPG sought advice on appropriate policies, the same evidence can be used to inform individuals and groups.)

for individual men&boys who feel suicidal.

Organisations or places to get help
(Note: Equi-law UK does not offer individualised advice)

for individuals or groups offering help to suicidal men&boys

Signs the person may be suicidal
Different ways in which men&boys experience suicidality
Most effective ways to help
Least effective attempts to help

for employers on promoting suicide awareness and prevention in the workplace

Types of employment with high suicidality
Suicide prevention as part of Health and Safety training
(then as for ‘Advice for individuals or groups…’ above)

Press releases and notes for editors on male suicide

Some general statistics
Myths around male suicide (eg ‘men should talk more’)
Why male suicide is 3x higher than female
Different ways men and women experience and communicate suicidality
Groups of men with increased vulnerability
Most effective services for men
Why ‘more money for the NHS’ will not solve the problem

Example 2: Information on Boy’s Education

This is an equality issue because boys are underachieving (relative to girls) at every level of education.. Actions which improve educational outcomes for boys is progress towards greater equality.

for parents and family of boys

Basic statistics of boys’ underachievement in education
When the disadvantage starts
Ways to help your boy arrive at primary school prepared to learn
Developing your boy’s attention and learning skills,

for schools and educators on closing the gender learning gap

Basic statistics of boys’ underachievement in education
When and why the disadvantage starts
Misconceptions about boys and learning
Ways to help boys arrive at primary school prepared to learn
Developing boys’ attention and learning skills
Creating a school environment where learning is ‘cool’

Press releases and notes for editors on boys’ education

(As above, but presented as a general interest article)