The Power of an Idva
As part of our 16 Days 2024 campaign, SafeLives staff member and survivor of domestic abuse shares why the role of the Idva holds so much power.
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Echo: a pioneering new survivor project
We announce the start of a pioneering new project to transform local responses to domestic abuse, and is calling on survivors across Bolton, Leicestershire and Sheffield to have their voices heard.
Victims and Prisoners Bill becomes law
We welcome the Victims Bill becoming law. However, there is still much more to do to ensure all victims of domestic abuse can access the support they need.
Homelessness for domestic abuse survivors can and must be prevented
Matt Downie, Crisis Director, urges preventing homelessness for domestic abuse survivors, and discusses recent APPG for Ending Homelessness recommendations. Audio available.
Homelessness and abuse amongst sex-working women in Bristol
Anna Smith, CEO of One25, sheds light on the challenges faced by women involved in street sex work, and the urgent need for safe housing and support in Bristol.
Motherhood, homelessness and abuse: the importance of a gendered approach
Katherine Sacks-Jones, Alliance for Women and Girls at Risk, outlines the specific needs of women experiencing homelessness, and how support must address this.
When a house is not a home: Young people and domestic abuse
There are many reasons why young people become homeless, but one of the most common is the breakdown of family relationships. The trauma of witnessing and/or experiencing domestic abuse in conjunction with the terror of leaving and becoming homeless is going to result in a deeply traumatised young person
Unique and vital role of the Housing Idva
Discover the importance of empathetic support for domestic abuse survivors facing homelessness.
Why a gendered approach to supporting women experiencing homelessness with histories of violence is vital
These women, regardless of their exact situation, usually have one thing in common: violence. Estimates range between 44% - 89% of women who are homeless have also experienced violence either during or prior to becoming homeless
Thinking intersectionality: forced marriage and ‘honour’-based violence as forms of violence against women and girls in a context of structural inequality
Understanding forced marriage and 'honour'-based violence as violence against women and girls in a context of structural inequality. Analysis and advice from Imkaan.
State Accountability for All: Why Should BME Organisations Do Strategic Litigation?
Why should BME women’s organisations pursue strategic litigation? Dr Hannana Siddiqui’s four steps to push for legal and policy reform. Audio version available.
Dr Roxanne Khan: Three myths about ‘honour’-based violence
Dr. Roxanne Khan, a leading expert in 'honour'-based violence and Director of HARM (Honour Abuse Research Matrix) dispels myths about HBV. Discover her work and insights.
‘Honour’-based violence and risk
Dr Lis Bates writes on risk assessment in 'honour'-based violence and research insights that different types of cases may require adjusted risk assessment tools and responses.
Breaking the silence within Communities and Service-Providers
Afrah Qassim, Founder of Savera UK, on the challenges and critical work in safeguarding those at risk from harmful practices like ‘honour’-based violence, FGM, and forced marriage.
The Problem with Forced Marriage Legislation
Maz Idriss discusses some of the points arising from that article about whether the forced marriage legislation has had the desired effect of combating this major human rights violation.