Blog: Caron’s Story
This Black History Month we share Caron's story with care to honour her life and to call for change, so every woman affected my domestic abuse gets the right support, at the right time.
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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Fear of change vs fear for our lives
Black History Month reflections from Dawn Munroe, Director of Bambuuu, a by-and-for service dedicated to supporting survivors of domestic abuse from minoritised backgrounds.
Is this a turning point for the family courts?
This week’s announcements mark meaningful progress: the repeal of the presumption of parental contact in the family courts, alongside amendments to the Victims and Courts Bill that restrict parental responsibility in the most serious cases.
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.
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.
SafeLives awarded new two-year licence to deliver Domestic Abuse Matters training
SafeLives awarded new two-year licence to deliver Domestic Abuse Matters training.
Statement in response to new guidance on Idvas and Isvas
Our response to new Ministry of Justice guidance on Idvas and Isvas, welcoming progress but calling for stronger protections and consistency.
Statement on new measures in the Victims and Courts Bill
Our response to new measures in the Victims and Courts Bill. We call for trauma-informed implementation, sustainable funding, and protections for all survivors—no matter who they are or how they identify.
Financial considerations when leaving an abusive relationship
In this blog we highlight the scale of economic abuse and share the voices of survivors across Scotland and the rest of the UK. You will also find shared research data and the details of relevant support services.
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.
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.