16 Days of Activism - Day 10

A safe space and support for people who want to make changes to their abusive behaviours towards partners or family members, Shropshire Men and Masculinities Programme

What is the Men & Masculinities programme?

The Men & Masculinities programme is for those who are aware that their relationships have become distressing and damaged by their behaviour.

The programme will create a safe and supportive space to help explore what it means to be a man, a partner and a father. We will address the impact of conflict, anger and anxiety on relationships and help try to rebuild the lost trust.

The programme also offers a linked (ex-)partner support service upon referral.

What does the programme cover?

The programme focuses on behaviour, how we act, how this reinforces how we think and feel, and most importantly, how to act differently. It is also designed to support any other treatment you may be involved with.

The programme is a rolling programme that lasts up to 24 weeks across three core modules:

• Coercion

• Control

• Consequences

We look at how pressure builds inside of you, how to deal with conflict safely and how your experiences of masculinity have shaped the lens through which you see your relationships.

We will also try to help you come to terms with the worst of your experiences, how to break the link between the past and the present, and how to stop repeating the traumas at the heart of your behaviour.

We will explore what it means to be a respectful and supportive parent, whatever your relationship with your child or children may be. We will also explore how to rebuild trust in your life.

We will look at any issues around intimacy, closeness, sex and sexuality, including how to love generously, or how to let go.

Coming into treatment can be the first positive step towards making life better for you and the people you love.

Please get in touch with us if:

• You want to have stability?

• You want to feel confident?

• You want to put the past behind you?

• You want to make yourself proud?

• You know you can be a good dad?

• You know you can be a good partner?

• You want to be more self-reliant?

• You want to keep your promises?

Give Cranstoun a call on 01952 454 759 or email tw@cranstoun.org.uk, and take the first step to making it happen.

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Allen Lane Foundation Supports New Workshop Lead Role to Expand Support for Parents

By PEGS Admin • March 18, 2026

We are thrilled to announce that the Allen Lane Foundation has generously funded a new Workshop Lead role to coordinate and deliver online workshops for parents and carers affected by Child-to-Parent Abuse (CPA) over the next 12 months. Parents and carers affected by CPA are often isolated, unsupported, and unsure where to turn. Our 2024 survey shows that 96% of parents feel isolated, 94% stressed, 92% scared, and 100% report an impact on emotional wellbeing. Over 70% have had to reduce or leave work. With demand for support rising to over 450 referrals per month and a 116% increase in November 2025 there is an urgent need for structured, accessible help. Expanding Online Workshops and 1:1 Support The new Workshop Lead will deliver a weekly online workshop for up to 15 participants, covering practical and emotional wellbeing topics such as stress management, goal-setting, and specialist techniques like Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT). Alongside the weekly sessions, the project will also run: Bi-monthly two-part specialist workshops Monthly wellbeing workshops By taking the lead on workshop delivery, the Workshop Lead will free up our practitioner team to provide more personalised one-to-one support to high-risk parents, reaching an additional estimated 50 parents in need. Over 12 months, we anticipate that over 200 parents will benefit directly from group workshops, gaining tools to manage risk, improve emotional wellbeing, reduce stress, and build confidence. The workshops will also create a safe space for peer connection, helping to reduce isolation and foster resilience. Measuring Impact We will track success through attendance figures, participant feedback, and pre- and post-workshop surveys to capture changes in confidence, coping strategies, and wellbeing. Practitioners will also monitor the effect of increased one-to-one support to ensure parents feel safer, supported, and better able to manage their situation. Michelle John, our founding director, says: "Allen Lane Foundation’s continued support enables us to reach more parents and provide the practical guidance and personal support they urgently need. This Workshop Lead role will make a real difference, helping parents feel safer, more confident, and connected, while allowing our practitioners to provide targeted one-to-one support where it’s needed most." We are incredibly grateful to the Allen Lane Foundation for their ongoing belief in our work. This funding allows us to expand our online support, reach more parents, and provide both group and personalised assistance for those affected by CPA.