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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.
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.
Response to speech by Sir James Munby on family justice
SafeLives welcomes Sir James Munby's call to end cross-examination by alleged perpetrators in family courts. We support better special measures and judge training.
Duchess of Cornwall holds reception to celebrate 15 years of SafeLives
Read remarks from HRH The Duchess of Cornwall as she recognises SafeLives' 15th anniversary and powerful survivor voices in the #ImASurvivor campaign.
Open letter to the editor of the Telegraph
20+ organisations united response: Addressing crime should not pit victims against each other. Domestic abuse is a serious issue needing attention and resources
Need a whole picture multi-agency response
Joint report into the response to child sexual abuse presents a clear call for improved multi-agency working. Read the full report here.