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.
News and views
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.
Helping survivors get back on their feet through Shared Lives
Discover how the Shared Lives model of accommodation for survivors has impacted survivors and professionals. Get involved with your local Shared Lives scheme.
An open letter to the Spectator
Read our open letter addressing the recent disturbing column by Rod Liddle and its impact on victims and survivors of domestic abuse.
Response to General Election 2019
The Parliamentary logjam has broken with a decision for a 12th December election. This is still to be ratified by the Lords, but Parliament is likely to rise at the end of Tuesday.
SafeLives and On Our Radar awarded Comic Relief funding to create a digital platform for young survivors
SafeLives and our partner On Our Radar have been awarded funding by Comic Relief to develop a digital platform where young people with experience of domestic abuse will be able to safely share their stories and enable them to recognise abusive behaviour in their relationships.
Reaching victims in the home: training Wheatley Housing Group
Fiona McMullen, ASSIST, talks about training Wheatley Housing Group in Scotland, and the unique position housing associations have in reaching victims of domestic abuse.
SafeLives launch partnership with NatWest to support customers affected by financial abuse
NatWest launches a flagship partnership with SafeLives to support customers who are affected by financial abuse. Read the full press report.
One in four girls born today, on International Day of the Girl, will grow up to have an abusive
Domestic abuse charities Women’s Aid and SafeLives estimate that one in four girls born today, on the International Day of the Girl Child, will experience domestic abuse by an intimate partner at some point during their lifetime
SafeLives calls on Government to invest in mental health support for children living with domestic abuse
87% of children saw abuse taking place: New domestic abuse service data reveals the severe mental health impact of domestic abuse on children. Read the report.
Importance of specialist mental health interventions for children experiencing domestic abuse
Janina Engler-Williams, SafeLives research analyst, explores our Children's Insights dataset, and what it shows about the benefits of specialist mental health support
Not just witnesses: Children, domestic abuse and mental health
A SafeLives Pioneer’s experience of domestic abuse in childhood, and the mental health impacts. World Mental Health Day 2019.
Poem ‘Dear Dad’
This poem was written by Susie (now an adult and SafeLives Pioneer) when she was 13 years old.
Response to the second reading of the Domestic Abuse Bill
Domestic Abuse Bill's second reading - a crucial step in addressing domestic abuse. Let's support all survivors & invest in services.