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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.
Racism and Islamophobia are making adult and child survivors less safe. Our CADA partners tell us some clients feel so intimidated in their communities that they’ve returned to abusive partners because the streets outside feel more dangerous. Hostile rhetoric and public displays are fuelling fear, not safety.
Our statement on new laws tackling porn that depicts strangulation: why this change protects adult and child survivors, how normalisation harms young people, and what happens next. Includes details of our partnership with IFAS, specialist NFS training, and Take A Breath project with Changemakers.
This Black History Month we share Caron's story with care to honour her life and to call for change, so every woman affected my domestic abuse gets the right support, at the right time.
Dr Christine Barter is a Reader in Young People and Violence Prevention in the Connect Centre for International Research on New Approaches to Prevent Violence and Harm, at the University of Central Lancashire.
Dr Kat Ford, researcher at Public Health Wales, talks about the importance of considering adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) when responding to domestic violence.
Breaking down barriers: How intersectionality helps understand disabled women's experience of domestic abuse. Dr Ravi K. Thiara gives guidance for professionals and services.
Why are Marac referral rates for disabled women so low? Ruth Bashall, Director of Stay Safe East, unpicks this discrepancy and gives guidance for professionals.
Dr Justin Varney talks about domestic abuse in the lives of people living with impairments, and the barriers to support and justice.
Discover 10 tips for making domestic abuse support services more accessible to individuals with learning disabilities. Listen to the audio version too.
Lois Cameron, Director at Talking Mats, writes about their successful communication tool which helps identify people with learning disabilities experiencing domestic abuse.
Exploring Marac data: Are disabled people getting the support they need? ‘Hidden impairments’ and recommendations for inclusion.
Supporting older victims. Discover the findings from Standing Together's review and how professionals can make a difference for older victims.
Richard Powley, Head of Safeguarding at Age UK, takes a look at what can be done to improve the help and support for older people experiencing domestic abuse.
How can we make it easier for older victims to get help? Monsura Mahmud, the Silver Project, details additional barriers faced by older survivors.
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