Response to the Domestic Abuse Commissioner’s report: “Victims in their own right”
Today’s report from the Domestic Abuse Commissioner lays bare the urgent need to recognise and respond to the harm babies, children and young people experience.
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21 Years of SafeLives: Changing the Story of Domestic Abuse
Our CEO, Ellen Miller reflects on 21 years of SafeLives, our impact and our bold vision for ending domestic abuse for everyone, for good.
Dame Maria Miller appointed Chair of SafeLives
We’re pleased to announce Dame Maria Miller DBE will become Chair of SafeLives in June 2025, bringing her leadership and commitment to ending abuse.
SafeLives urges people to ‘Reach In’ to support domestic abuse victims and survivors
Join SafeLives' #ReachIn campaign to support those experiencing domestic abuse during lockdown. Be a lifeline, offer help, and listen.
#ReachIn: Melani’s story
This blog was shared with us by Melani Morgan as part of our Reach In campaign.
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.