The Power of an Idva
As part of our 16 Days 2024 campaign, SafeLives staff member and survivor of domestic abuse shares why the role of the Idva holds so much power.
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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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Echo: a pioneering new survivor project
We announce the start of a pioneering new project to transform local responses to domestic abuse, and is calling on survivors across Bolton, Leicestershire and Sheffield to have their voices heard.
Victims and Prisoners Bill becomes law
We welcome the Victims Bill becoming law. However, there is still much more to do to ensure all victims of domestic abuse can access the support they need.
Response to Home Affairs Select Committee report on preparedness for Covid-19
Home Affairs Committee report calls for urgent cross-Government strategy, funding, and 'safe spaces'. Time for pan-Government action to end abuse. Read the report.
Reflections on a landmark year for Scotland
The Covid-19 pandemic has worsened domestic abuse situations. Discover how Scotland's Domestic Abuse Act is making a difference to policing and to survivors.
Response to announcement of £750m funding package for charities
SafeLives welcomes the Chancellor's recognition that charities represent key part of the response of the impact of COVID-19
MP briefing: Key issues for domestic abuse victims in the Coronavirus pandemic
Read briefing for MPs on key issues for domestic abuse victims in the Coronavirus pandemic and SafeLives support for professionals.
Covid-19 and domestic abuse: Statement
In the face of COVID-19 domestic abuse victims need our support. We urge action: crisis funding, awareness, and community solidarity. Read how you can help.
Response to Budget: perpetrator response
The Chancellor’s budget today announced £10million of funding for responding to high-harm, high-risk perpetrators of domestic abuse.
Domestic abuse is #EveryonesProblem
Join us and HRH The Duchess of Cornwall in celebrating International Women's Day by tackling domestic abuse together. Raise awareness with #EveryonesProblem.
Staff celebrate the women who inspired them
This International Women's Day, we asked SafeLives staff "Who is inspiring to you?" Enjoy their inspiring submissions!
Domestic Abuse Bill doesn’t go far enough
Government’s Domestic Abuse Bill welcome but must go further to support BAME, disabled and LGBT+ victims, underfunded services and address perpetrators.
Response to Femicide census report 2020
Femicide Census report reveals grim statistics for women and girls killed by men in the UK in 2018.
Police Foundation’s Strategic Review of Policing
SafeLives welcome the Police Foundation's Strategic Review of Policing. Promising signs from Police Foundation's Strategic Review with public supporting a focus on domestic abuse. Domestic abuse must stay a police priority!
Response to announcement of refuge funding
£16.6 million fund from Ministry for Housing, Communities and Local Government welcomed but misses whole picture of support needed for domestic abuse survivors.