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Statement on the Independent Sentencing Review
We recognise the pressure on our criminal justice system—but it cannot come at the cost of survivors’ safety.
Domestic abuse is a national crisis – when will it be treated like one?
Domestic abuse is a national emergency: new data and a parliamentary report expose the scale of abuse and gaps in the response. This blog sets out what must happen next — and why survivors cannot afford to wait.
Thank you from us to you
Thank you to all who've persevered through challenges in the past months of the Covid-19 pandemic. Reach out to tell us how to amplify your voices and support those on the frontline.
Response to appointment of independent government adviser on VAWG
SafeLives welcomes Nimco Ali's appointment and the Government’s commitment to tackling violence against women and girls.
SafeLives response to the Government’s announcement on the Gender Recognition Act
In light of the Government’s announcement today that it will not be making any legislative changes to the Gender Recognition Act, we would like to reiterate our position from 2018 that we support all adults and children affected by domestic abuse, wherever they are, whoever they are, and however they identify.
Response to Sentencing White Paper
Welcomes the Government efforts to combine more appropriate sentencing alongside enhanced rehabilitation programmes that focus on behaviour change and long-term reduction in crime.
Response to the Government’s sentencing white paper
We welcome the Government’s efforts to combine more appropriate sentencing alongside enhanced rehabilitation programmes that focus on behaviour change and long-term reduction in crime
A Coordinated Response to risk: Scottish Marac operation
Jenny Smith, SafeLives' Marac Development Officer for Scotland, looks at the development of Marac in Scotland and frontline challenges in Covid-19.
SafeLives’ response to the Crown Prosecution Service’s VAWG report
Crown Prosecution Service's Violence Against Women and Girls report, published today,
Domestic Abuse Matters Scotland evaluation shows major shift
Domestic Abuse Matters Scotland is an awareness raising and cultural change programme for Police Scotland – providing practical awareness of the new Domestic Abuse (Scotland) Act 2018.
As lockdown lifts
New data reveals rising demand for domestic abuse services during lockdown with 61% of survivors unable to seek help. Government urged to fund vital services.
Response to new CPS Data July 2020
New CPS data showing steep falls in addressing domestic abuse cases is concerning. SafeLives renews calls for cultural change training for police and CPS staff
HRH The Duchess of Cornwall announced as Patron
Thrilled to announce HRH, The Duchess of Cornwall, is now our Patron! A powerful ally in our mission to end domestic abuse. Read where to hear full announcement
SafeLives gives evidence to Domestic Abuse Bill committee
SafeLives gives evidence to the Domestic Abuse Bill committee, urging the Government to be more ambitious than its proposals to support just 0.5% of victims of abuse