On International Youth Day, meet the Changemakers
Meet SafeLives Changemakers this International Youth Day and discover how young people are shaping domestic abuse policy, research and frontline practice.
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In this library you will find our latest press releases, statements and blogs. Please contact us for expert interview, comment, analysis and data. We have a wealth of experience speaking on television and radio, advising documentary makers, and speaking at national conferences and events.
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Five years after the Domestic Abuse Act, too many survivors are still falling through the cracks
In this new blog, SafeLives Pioneer Dipty reflects on what has changed in the five years since the Domestic Abuse Act became law, what still hasn't, and the practical changes needed to ensure every survivor can access the protection and support they deserve.
Statement on the Scotland election result
Following the Scottish Parliament election on 7th May 2026, SafeLives welcome all newly elected and returning MSPs, and the incoming Scottish Government. We hope, and need, to see increased focus and political attention on the public health emergency that is domestic abuse
Five years on from the Domestic Abuse Act, little has changed for survivors
Five years after the Domestic Abuse Act became law, too many survivors are still not getting the protection and support they were promised.
SafeLives appoints Tracey Bleakley as Interim CEO
SafeLives has appointed Tracey Bleakley as Interim Chief Executive, following Ellen Miller’s decision to take early retirement in early 2026.
Domestic abuse is Scotland’s hidden emergency
Domestic abuse is Scotland’s hidden emergency. Survivors are clear; the upcoming election is a chance to change that.
Statement on the national rollout of Child Focused Courts
This is a significant moment for the family justice system and an opportunity to strengthen how children’s voices are heard, recognising children and young people as victims of domestic abuse in their own right.
Statement on the Courts and Tribunals Bill
SafeLives’ statement on the Courts and Tribunals Bill welcomes reforms that prioritise survivor safety, including the removal of the presumption of parental contact and stronger protections for victims. However, we raise concerns about proposals for judge-only trials and call for proper investment in the justice system.
SafeLives CEO Ellen Miller to retire early, following major life changes
SafeLives has today announced that our CEO, Ellen Miller, is taking early retirement for personal reasons following major life changes.
Police Reform White Paper must deliver real protection for victims and survivors
The Police Reform White Paper sets out the government’s intention to rebuild trust in policing and improve how police respond to harm, including domestic abuse and violence against women and girls.
The Sentencing Act has received Royal Assent
SafeLives stands ready to work with government, the judiciary, probation and wider criminal justice partners to ensure these reforms deliver genuine safety. Victim‑survivors deserve a system that consistently identifies domestic abuse, reduces risk, and holds perpetrators to account.
Seen, heard, and supported: why children need a whole family response to domestic abuse
SafeLives responds to a new joint inspectorate report, setting out why children must be recognised as victims in their own right and why a whole family approach, specialist support and survivor voice are critical to ending domestic abuse.
Statement on the inspection into Metropolitan Police recruitment and vetting standards
SafeLives welcomes the Government’s decision to commission an urgent independent inspection into recruitment and vetting standards at the Metropolitan Police.
Ambition is welcome. Delivery is the test.
SafeLives welcomes the Government’s new Violence Against Women and Girls strategy and its commitment to halve VAWG within a decade. That ambition is urgently needed. But it will only be realised if action is sustained, joined up across government, and properly resourced.
Charity warns domestic abuse survivors face unequal fight for safety
Survivors of domestic abuse are facing stark inequalities in their journey to safety, according to new Routes to Safety research from SafeLives, launched to mark the global 16 Days of Activism campaign.