Statement on the inspection into Metropolitan Police recruitment and vetting standards
SafeLives welcomes the Government’s decision to commission an urgent independent inspection into recruitment and vetting standards at the Metropolitan Police.
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Ambition is welcome. Delivery is the test.
SafeLives welcomes the Government’s new Violence Against Women and Girls strategy and its commitment to halve VAWG within a decade. That ambition is urgently needed. But it will only be realised if action is sustained, joined up across government, and properly resourced.
Charity warns domestic abuse survivors face unequal fight for safety
Survivors of domestic abuse are facing stark inequalities in their journey to safety, according to new Routes to Safety research from SafeLives, launched to mark the global 16 Days of Activism campaign.
Pride and power are not just personal values — they are tools for change.
In this Black History Month reflection, Marsha Brown - domestic abuse specialist, SafeLives Associate Trainer and co-founder of Bambuuu CIC - shares what standing firm in power and pride means in practice: dignity, solidarity and action for safer futures
“like walking blindfolded through a minefield”
A step forward in the journey towards a justice system that responds to the feedback of those working, experiencing and living in it.
Truths we must face
Standing firm in power and pride – reflections of a Black professional in the VAWG sector.
Statement on BBC Panorama police misconduct revelations
BBC Panorama: Undercover in the Police, 1st October 2025, reveals terrifying levels of misogyny, violence, racism and contempt towards the public. This culture has been normalised and allowed to go unchecked - it destroys trust.
Women’s safety cannot be used to fuel racism
Following the protests in London and elsewhere last week, the climate of intimidation and division is frightening for many - particularly racialised and migrant survivors, frontline professionals and communities. We stand with you. Our mission is to end abuse for good; our commitment is to dignity, safety and belonging for everyone.
Response to the Public Accounts Committee’s inquiry on improving family court services for children
SafeLives welcomes the findings of the Public Accounts Committee’s inquiry into improving family court services for children. For too long, survivors of domestic abuse - both children and adults - have faced a system that is slow, hard to navigate, and often fails to recognise or respond effectively to the risks they face.
Risk pathways and our position on Dash
No one should die as a result of domestic abuse. Dash was ground-breaking 15 years ago, but it has never had a Government-led review. SafeLives is calling for urgent reform: a survivor co-created, inclusive update of risk pathways backed by training, resources, and multi-agency action. Survivors deserve a system that protects them — adults and children alike.
SafeLives launch partnership with Army Benevolent Fund
SafeLives is proud to launch a new three-year partnership with the Army Benevolent Fund, to support military families experiencing domestic abuse
Statement in response to ONS crime figures (2025)
SafeLives responds to ONS crime figures (2025) which show that violence and abuse remain a daily reality for millions of people across the UK.
SafeLives welcomes £53m boost for Drive Project
SafeLives welcome the Home Office’s £53 million investment to expand the Drive Project, which tackles high-risk domestic abuse perpetrators and increases safety for victim-survivors across England and Wales.
SafeLives launches new strategy: Find what works. Help it happen
A bold new strategy outlines reforms to better protect survivors, challenge perpetrators, and prevent abuse before it begins.
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.