Medical power and control wheel
A tool for healthcare professionals on responding appropriately to domestic abuse disclosures. Mel Goodway, IRISi, explains the Medical Power and Control Wheel.
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Transforming the primary health response to domestic abuse in the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea
Improve the healthcare response, independent, client-led specialist domestic violence charity providing crisis intervention and on-going support to women experiencing domestic violence.
SafeLives’ research into psychological abuse
This European wide research aimed to establish a clear and consistent definition of ‘Psychological Violence’ and amplify the voices of survivors.
Importance of Children’s Social Care responding to the whole family
Discover emerging ‘whole family’ approaches to domestic abuse. Professor of social work, Nicky Stanley, discusses new interventions, models and evaluations.
SafeLives calls on the Government to improve mental health support for domestic abuse survivors
New research highlights failings of mental health services in supporting domestic abuse survivors. Read the full report for insights.
The difference a truly supportive employer can make
In the last six months my dad has died and my mum has had a stroke. I don’t write about it here for sympathy or to expose family grief, but instead to explore what I’ve needed from my employer during what is still one of the most difficult periods of my life to date.
Looking back on three years of coercive control legislation
Three years since coercive control was criminalised Suzanne Jacob CEO reflects on embedding change in the police and criminal justice system
Challenging the stigma around mental ill-health in BME communities
Asha Iqbal, founder of Generation Reform, on her journey to tackle mental health stigma in Black and ethnic minority communities and improve representation in mental health.
Trauma informed work: the key to supporting women
Why trauma-informed mental health services are vital for domestic abuse survivors. Jo Sharpen, AVA, discusses survivor challenges and insights..
Navigating the language – listening to the words women use to describe their mental health and hearing what they need
Listening to the words women use to describe their mental health. Medina Johnson, Chief Executive of IRISi, on transforming survivors' experiences in healthcare.
Role of mental health representative at Marac
Effective Marac representation in mental health trusts enhances domestic abuse responses and safety. Learn how training and collaboration are key.
The impact of mental health on the response to perpetrators of domestic abuse
Jonathan Fowler discusses the nuanced approach to working with male perpetrators of domestic violence, to foster responsibility and reduce risks.