Statement on the inspection into Metropolitan Police recruitment and vetting standards
SafeLives welcomes the Government’s decision to commission an urgent independent inspection into recruitment and vetting standards at the Metropolitan Police.
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Ambition is welcome. Delivery is the test.
SafeLives welcomes the Government’s new Violence Against Women and Girls strategy and its commitment to halve VAWG within a decade. That ambition is urgently needed. But it will only be realised if action is sustained, joined up across government, and properly resourced.
Charity warns domestic abuse survivors face unequal fight for safety
Survivors of domestic abuse are facing stark inequalities in their journey to safety, according to new Routes to Safety research from SafeLives, launched to mark the global 16 Days of Activism campaign.
Charity welcomes draft Domestic Abuse Bill
Publication of draft legislation with £66 billion cost of domestic abuse. Calls for holistic government approach to tackle perpetrators and protect victims.
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
Children in Need review
Department for Education's Children in Need review highlights domestic abuse's impact on children. SafeLives urges bold, national approach to tackle vast issue.
Domestic abuse training begins for the whole of Police Scotland
SafeLives are delighted to see the the delivery of training begin for more than 14,000 Police Scotland officers and staff in identifying controlling behaviours to support the introduction of the new Domestic Abuse (Scotland) Act.
For girls to fulfil their potential, we need to understand the whole picture
SafeLives CEO writes on why we must understand the cumulative factors contributing to abuse and create early interventions for boys at risk to prevent harm
Latest ONS data Nov 18
ONS data reveals alarming gaps in addressing domestic abuse perpetrators. SafeLives urges a holistic approach for survivor protection.
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.
SafeLives response to College of Policing report on domestic abuse risk assessment
SafeLives welcome the College of Policing’s continued commitment to improve the response to domestic abuse.