Written by Michael Thompson, Founder of the Falsely Accused Network One of the hardest parts of running the helpline is not the anger. It’s not even the injustice. It’s the silence that comes after a man has lost everything. We hear it far too often. Men ringing us broken, sometimes literally in tears, saying the same thing over and over again: “I went to family court on my own. I lost the fact-finding. I’ve lost contact with my kids. What can I do now?” And the honest answer

Across England and Wales, men are increasingly experiencing something that deserves to be named honestly: a systemic erosion of civil libert

Across England and Wales, a growing number of men are coming forward to report domestic abuse perpetrated by a wife or girlfriend. What we a

Imagine a society where robbing a bank is still illegal, but everyone knows there will be no criminal consequences.

For years, we’ve heard the familiar line: “False allegations of domestic abuse are rare — only 2% are proven false.” It’s a neat statistic.

The Ministry of Justice has published its Review of the Presumption of Parental Involvement – Final Report, alongside research papers and a

At the Falsely Accused Network (FAN), we understand the devastating impact of false or mistaken allegations. That’s why we’ve built our supp

At the Falsely Accused Network, I speak to many people who call us in moments of deep pain. They’ve been falsely accused, wrongfully arreste

We’re pleased to introduce Aga, our dedicated coach and therapist supporting men overcoming false allegations and domestic abuse.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAN) --- 1. Who does the Falsely Accused Network support? We support anyone in England & Wales who has bee

Written by Michael Thompson, Founder of the Falsely Accused Network On 25th August, I travelled from Cheshire to Ayr in Scotland to meet...

False allegations of domestic abuse are not random. In the work we do at the Falsely Accused Network, one thing becomes clear: there is near

Abuse doesn’t always look how you expect. While most public attention focuses on male-on-female abuse—and rightly so in many cases—there’s a

Abuse used to mean something clear. Physical violence. Coercion. Serious harm. Now it includes anything someone feels upset about.

I’ve seen a lot. I’ve heard even more. But there’s one thing that still truly frightens me: how easy it is for a woman—if she’s determined e

It’s not often that academic research manages to cut through the noise and confirm what many of us on the frontlines already know. But a new

I never set out to build an organisation. I never wanted to be a campaigner. If things had gone differently, I’d still be quietly living my

Sir Brian Leveson's latest proposals to tackle the criminal court backlog may be well-intentioned, but they represent a profound and dangero

Over the past year, I’ve seen a sharp rise in a very calculated tactic—false allegations being made not to seek justice, but to influence th

For most people, Father’s Day is a time of celebration — handmade cards, warm hugs, breakfast in bed, laughter around the dinner table. But