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.
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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.
Response to Home Office inquiry into issues raised by Wayne Couzens conviction
Home Office announce enquiry following conviction of police officer for Sarah Everard's murder. SafeLives says enquiry must address misogyny within workplace culture.
New research confirms support for groundbreaking approach to domestic abuse
Putting survivors at the centre of domestic abuse response work is crucial and delivers better outcomes. Find out more about the approach and research.
Suzanne Jacob’s response to sentencing of Wayne Couzens
There was a shockwave going round the country on Wednesday as we found out that Wayne Couzens had used his police powers, authority and equipment to kidnap Sarah Everard off the street.
Staff, trustees and Pioneers response to sentencing of Wayne Couzens
SafeLives staff, trustees and pioneers share their responses to sentencing of Wayne Couzens
Honouring Sabina Nessa
Statement on the tragic loss of Sabina Nessa
Say her name: #SabinaNessa
Vigil for Sabina Nessa: a teacher, a loved community member, a woman who deserved more. All victims of violence against women and girls deserve to be honoured and recognised.
Response to the HMIC report – police engagement with women and girls
SafeLives welcomes the publication of the HMIC report on policing violence against women and girls and the overarching finding that a whole system approach and radical change are needed to stop this epidemic in its tracks.
Call on Government to extend Serious Violence Prevention duty to include domestic abuse, domestic homicide and sexual violence
Read why domestic abuse, homicide, and sexual violence must be incorporated in Serious Violence Prevention duty to protect victims and improve justice outcomes.
#KeepCaringTo18: Pioneer group statement
Read the statement from SafeLives’ Pioneers on the risks of removing essential support from care experienced young people.
SafeLives responds to the Government’s Violence Against Women and Girls Strategy
We are pleased to see the Government’s Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) Strategy following a Call for Evidence which received over 180,000 responses.
SafeLives’ statement on allegations of racism at Solace Women’s Aid
SafeLives are aware of the serious allegations made about Solace Women's Aid last weekend by current and former staff members
The Metropolitan Police adopts Domestic Abuse Matters
We are pleased to be working with the Metropolitan Police and a fantastic team of experienced associate trainers to deliver DA Matters, a cultural change programme created with survivors and designed to create long term, sustainable change.