FRAME: Framework for Recognising the Abuse of Men and its Effects

FRAME, the Framework for Recognising Abuse of Men and its Effects, is a gender-informed practice tool designed to help professionals recognise and respond to domestic abuse experienced by men. It explores how internalised and externalised misogyny and patriarchy can conceal abuse, before considering abusive strategies, their cumulative impact, barriers to recognition and disclosure, and the requirements of an effective response.

FRAME encourages practitioners to look beyond isolated incidents and assess the wider pattern, context, fear, intent, impact and loss of autonomy. It is not a diagnostic or risk-scoring tool and should be used alongside person-centred assessment, professional judgement, validated risk-assessment processes and local safeguarding procedures.

To obtain the professionals guidance for this tool please email: info@martintrainingandconsultancy.com