Statement on the Independent Sentencing Review
We recognise the pressure on our criminal justice system—but it cannot come at the cost of survivors’ safety.
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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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Domestic abuse is a national crisis – when will it be treated like one?
Domestic abuse is a national emergency: new data and a parliamentary report expose the scale of abuse and gaps in the response. This blog sets out what must happen next — and why survivors cannot afford to wait.
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.
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.
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.