Marac-to-Marac Transfer Toolkit Scotland Launch
SafeLives launch toolkit for Marac professionals in Scotland on how to effectively manage risk during transitions.
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
Response to new Domestic Abuse Commissioner’s report: Shifting the Scales
SafeLives welcomes the Domestic Abuse Commissioner’s report, which provides a vital and sobering insight into the challenges faced by victims and survivors of domestic abuse when engaging with the criminal justice system.
Statement on Ryan Wellings sentencing
This case, and the tragic death of Kiena Dawes, highlights the profound harm caused by coercive control and the need for stronger justice system responses and comprehensive support for victims.
Why we’re shining a spotlight on LGBT+ survivors of domestic abuse
In all our work we are guided by the evidence: research and data, practice expertise from those working to support survivors, and most importantly the lived experience of survivors and their loved ones. All this evidence tells us that there is no ‘typical’ victim – or perpetrator – of domestic abuse
More housing and support options for survivors of domestic abuse
SafeLives & Shared Lives Plus unite to enhance housing support for domestic abuse survivors with an innovative pilot scheme.
Developing a supportive housing model for survivors of domestic abuse
Natalie Blagrove updates on the innovative joint pilot with Shared Lives Plus. Progress and challenges in giving survivors of domestic abuse more housing options.
We need to make people safer sooner- regardless of who they are or where they live
Survivors can face abuse for years. Understand complexities of accessing support for victims of domestic abuse. Read the full briefing paper. Spotlights on older victims and HBV.
New partnership to support families living with domestic abuse in West Sussex
SafeLives and partners pilot innovative domestic abuse support approaches in West Sussex.
‘Young people deserve a better response’: The importance of age appropriate support for young people experiencing domestic abuse
Lucy McDonald is SafeLives’ Training Development Officer for Scotland. In this blog she talks about the importance of a specialist, age appropriate response for young people experiencing domestic abuse and the benefits of our 'Responding to young people' training.
Children are not hidden victims of domestic abuse
A model that sees the whole picture for the whole family. Learn more about SafeLives’ ‘One Front Door’ model that links the needs of individuals and the families they belong to.
More must be done to help survivors of domestic abuse to be safe at home
SafeLives, a national domestic abuse charity, publishes new research today that reveals a system that fails to meet the needs of survivors, leaving many to fall into a cycle of homelessness and abuse.
SafeLives calls on employers to make domestic abuse their business
Duchess of Cornwall joins SafeLives in addressing employer response to domestic abuse. Read our statement on the need for workplace awareness and support.
Understanding sexuality and gender discrimination: Poppy Freeman interviews
Understand the intersection of gender and sexuality in domestic abuse for LGBT survivors. Insights from an expert interview with Poppy Freeman. Advice for professionals working with LGBT survivors.
SafeLives receives grant from Big Lottery Fund to support survivors of domestic abuse in Scotland
SafeLives receives Big Lottery Fund grant to end domestic abuse postcode lottery in Scotland, bridging gaps in services and amplifying survivor voices.
Supporting LGBT+ survivors of sexual violence
Understanding LGBT+ sexual violence: Challenges and good practice advice. Expert insights from Birmingham Isvas at The Rape and Sexual Violence Project.