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.
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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.
Her Majesty The Queen meets with SafeLives’ Changemakers
Her Majesty welcomes SafeLives Changemakers to Buckingham Palace for a discussion on championing the voices of young people, in the mission to end domestic abuse.
Appointment of new SafeLives CEO
In autumn 2023, our CEO, Suzanne Jacob OBE, announced that she would be stepping down in spring 2024 to allow a new leader to take forward SafeLives’ mission to end domestic abuse into the next decade.
Innovative new project gives voice to survivors of domestic abuse
Funded by The National Lottery Community Fund, SafeLives announces £1.44m project across Bolton, Leicestershire and Sheffield that puts local organisations and survivors at the heart of tackling domestic abuse
Who is the victim? New report highlights challenges of counter allegations for domestic abuse professionals
A new report issued today by SafeLives highlights the challenges that domestic abuse professionals face identifying primary perpetrators dealing with counter allegations.
Suzanne Jacob, CEO, to step down from her role at SafeLives in Spring 2024
Suzanne Jacob has announced her intention to step down as CEO of SafeLives in the spring 2024 to allow a new leader to take forward our mission to end domestic abuse into the next decade.
New report highlights the transformative effects of domestic abuse training on family lawyers
A report published by SafeLives has demonstrated the transformative impact of specialist domestic abuse training on family lawyers’ work with clients experiencing harm.
SafeLives’ response to Home Office’s £8.3 million fund for VAWG services
Missed opportunity: The recent £8.3m Home Office find could better empower smaller specialist domestic abuse organisations. Let's rethinking funding processes for real impact
SafeLives welcomes the Victims Bill, but calls on Government to not leave any survivor of abuse behind.
SafeLives welcome the introduction of the long-awaited Victims and Prisoners Bill to Parliament today and look forward to engaging with parliamentarians as the Bill progresses. There are measures in this Bill which will improve the experiences of many victims of domestic abuse, but it must go further if it is to truly support all survivors.
Response to Baroness Casey’s report on Met police misconduct
Metropolitan Police renew’s commitment to tackle misconduct following report. Racism and misogyny stop victims of domestic abuse from trusting the police. It must change.
Survivors of so called ‘honour’-based abuse need Scottish Maracs to be their ally
Elizabeth Hughes is our Scottish Multi-Agency Lead. In this blog she talks about one of the key findings that have come out of research carried out by the Safer, Sooner team on current and best practice of so called 'honour’-based abuse and forced marriage cases at Marac in Scotland.
SafeLives welcome Government move to make VAWG a national policing priority
We welcome the news that the Home Secretary is set to make tackling Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) a national policing priority, known as a Strategic Policing priority, known as Strategic Policing Requirements (SPR) for forces in England and Wales.
30% of young people say they have used harmful behaviours in relationships, SafeLives research suggests.
Report, “Verge of Harming” published by SafeLives, reveals 30% of young people surveyed say they have used harmful behaviours in a relationship. Read key findings and full report.