On International Youth Day, meet the Changemakers
Meet SafeLives Changemakers this International Youth Day and discover how young people are shaping domestic abuse policy, research and frontline practice.
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.
Featured news
Five years after the Domestic Abuse Act, too many survivors are still falling through the cracks
In this new blog, SafeLives Pioneer Dipty reflects on what has changed in the five years since the Domestic Abuse Act became law, what still hasn't, and the practical changes needed to ensure every survivor can access the protection and support they deserve.
Statement on the Scotland election result
Following the Scottish Parliament election on 7th May 2026, SafeLives welcome all newly elected and returning MSPs, and the incoming Scottish Government. We hope, and need, to see increased focus and political attention on the public health emergency that is domestic abuse
SafeLives’ Statement on the Budget
Without long term investment that reaches every community, the ambition to halve violence against women and girls within a decade will remain out of reach.
Lifesaving domestic abuse meetings under strain, warns charity
Domestic abuse meetings that protect victims from serious harm are being pushed to breaking point, a new report from UK charity SafeLives has warned.
Rising racism and hostility is putting more women and children in danger
Racism and Islamophobia are making adult and child survivors less safe. Our CADA partners tell us some clients feel so intimidated in their communities that they’ve returned to abusive partners because the streets outside feel more dangerous. Hostile rhetoric and public displays are fuelling fear, not safety.
Victims, Witnesses and Justice Reform (Scotland) Act 2025
Safelives welcomes the Victims, Witnesses and Justice Reform (Scotland) Act 2025, a landmark moment for survivors of domestic abuse and justice reform in Scotland.
Statement on new laws targeting online abuse and pornography
Our statement on new laws tackling porn that depicts strangulation: why this change protects adult and child survivors, how normalisation harms young people, and what happens next. Includes details of our partnership with IFAS, specialist NFS training, and Take A Breath project with Changemakers.
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.
Truth, Power, and Practice
Black History Month reflections from Aisha – a VAWG professional, Idva and a Domestic Homicide Review (DHR) Lead.
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.
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.
Standing firm in my power and pride
This Black History Month, Marsha Brown - a domestic abuse specialist with over 20 years of experience - shares her thoughts on leadership as a Black woman on the VAWG frontline.
Landmark repeal of the presumption of parental involvement
For years, the presumption of parental contact has put “both parents are best” ahead of children’s safety. Repealing it takes power away from domestic abuse perpetrators and puts children first.
Everyday business in family courts: why the system must change for domestic abuse survivors
New research from the Domestic Abuse Commissioner’s Office exposes the extent to which domestic abuse is “everyday business” in the family courts.