Marac-to-Marac Transfer Toolkit Scotland Launch
SafeLives launch toolkit for Marac professionals in Scotland on how to effectively manage risk during transitions.
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Response to new Domestic Abuse Commissioner’s report: Shifting the Scales
SafeLives welcomes the Domestic Abuse Commissioner’s report, which provides a vital and sobering insight into the challenges faced by victims and survivors of domestic abuse when engaging with the criminal justice system.
Statement on Ryan Wellings sentencing
This case, and the tragic death of Kiena Dawes, highlights the profound harm caused by coercive control and the need for stronger justice system responses and comprehensive support for victims.
Suzanne Jacob, CEO, to step down from her role at SafeLives in Spring 2024
Suzanne Jacob has announced her intention to step down as CEO of SafeLives in the spring 2024 to allow a new leader to take forward our mission to end domestic abuse into the next decade.
New report highlights the transformative effects of domestic abuse training on family lawyers
A report published by SafeLives has demonstrated the transformative impact of specialist domestic abuse training on family lawyers’ work with clients experiencing harm.
SafeLives’ response to Home Office’s £8.3 million fund for VAWG services
Missed opportunity: The recent £8.3m Home Office find could better empower smaller specialist domestic abuse organisations. Let's rethinking funding processes for real impact
SafeLives welcomes the Victims Bill, but calls on Government to not leave any survivor of abuse behind.
SafeLives welcome the introduction of the long-awaited Victims and Prisoners Bill to Parliament today and look forward to engaging with parliamentarians as the Bill progresses. There are measures in this Bill which will improve the experiences of many victims of domestic abuse, but it must go further if it is to truly support all survivors.
Response to Baroness Casey’s report on Met police misconduct
Metropolitan Police renew’s commitment to tackle misconduct following report. Racism and misogyny stop victims of domestic abuse from trusting the police. It must change.
Survivors of so called ‘honour’-based abuse need Scottish Maracs to be their ally
Elizabeth Hughes is our Scottish Multi-Agency Lead. In this blog she talks about one of the key findings that have come out of research carried out by the Safer, Sooner team on current and best practice of so called 'honour’-based abuse and forced marriage cases at Marac in Scotland.
SafeLives welcome Government move to make VAWG a national policing priority
We welcome the news that the Home Secretary is set to make tackling Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) a national policing priority, known as a Strategic Policing priority, known as Strategic Policing Requirements (SPR) for forces in England and Wales.
30% of young people say they have used harmful behaviours in relationships, SafeLives research suggests.
Report, “Verge of Harming” published by SafeLives, reveals 30% of young people surveyed say they have used harmful behaviours in a relationship. Read key findings and full report.
Response to new Home Office measures to tackle domestic abuse
Home Office announces eight-point plan to respond to perpetrators and expands 'Ask for ANI' scheme. A vital step in tackling VAWG. Read SafeLives' repsonse.
SafeLives responds to the Government’s response to the Victims Bill pre-legislative scrutiny report
Statutory definition for Idvas is progress, but migrant survivor reporting mechanisms still needed. Read SafeLives' analysis of Government response
SafeLives respond to Home Office funding to support child victims of domestic abuse
Today the Home Office announced new funding of more than £10 million to organisations providing vital support to children who have survived domestic abuse. This will be rolled out through the 'Children Affected by Domestic Abuse Fund' over 3 years, to 8 organisations, including SafeLives.
Feeling confident, understood, and prepared for the future – where is RSE going wrong?
A member of the SafeLives’ Young Changemakers Panel shared their experience of Relationships and Sex Education classes with us.