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.
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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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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.
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.
Criminal justice responses to LGBT+ domestic abuse
Tiana Kooner shares some findings and recommendations from research around services available to LGBT+ victims of domestic abuse to make services more inclusive.
Barriers to accessing services for LGBT+ victims and survivors
Dr Jasna Magić and Peter Kelley from Galop discuss barriers and additional challenges faced by LGBT+ victims. Discover insights from their work with LGBT+ survivors of domestic abuse.
Managing cases with complex needs at Marac
Counter-allegations in domestic abuse cases can be complex. Luke Martin writes on how understanding power dynamics is crucial for identifying primary victims.
Like a Supernova: Why a volunteer project built a tool for the global LGBTQIA+ community
Why a volunteer project built a tool for the global LGBTQIA+ community. Michelle, Supernova Project, tells us more about this ambitious and pioneering global initiative.