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For years, the presumption of parental contact has put “both parents are best” ahead of children’s safety. Repealing it takes power away from domestic abuse perpetrators and puts children first.

New research from the Domestic Abuse Commissioner’s Office exposes the extent to which domestic abuse is “everyday business” in the family courts.

This Black History Month, Dawn Munroe, Director and co-founder of Bambuuu, shares the realities of running a by-and-for service - referrals, housing calls, culturally competent safety plans, community care and joy.

In this Black History Month reflection, Marsha Brown - domestic abuse specialist, SafeLives Associate Trainer and co-founder of Bambuuu CIC - shares what standing firm in power and pride means in practice: dignity, solidarity and action for safer futures

A step forward in the journey towards a justice system that responds to the feedback of those working, experiencing and living in it.

Standing firm in power and pride – reflections of a Black professional in the VAWG sector.

BBC Panorama: Undercover in the Police, 1st October 2025, reveals terrifying levels of misogyny, violence, racism and contempt towards the public. This culture has been normalised and allowed to go unchecked - it destroys trust.

Following the protests in London and elsewhere last week, the climate of intimidation and division is frightening for many - particularly racialised and migrant survivors, frontline professionals and communities. We stand with you. Our mission is to end abuse for good; our commitment is to dignity, safety and belonging for everyone.

SafeLives welcomes the findings of the Public Accounts Committee’s inquiry into improving family court services for children. For too long, survivors of domestic abuse - both children and adults - have faced a system that is slow, hard to navigate, and often fails to recognise or respond effectively to the risks they face.

No one should die as a result of domestic abuse. DASH was ground-breaking 15 years ago, but it has never had a Government-led review. SafeLives is calling for urgent reform: a survivor co-created, inclusive update of risk pathways backed by training, resources, and multi-agency action. Survivors deserve a system that protects them.

SafeLives is proud to launch a new three-year partnership with the Army Benevolent Fund, to support military families experiencing domestic abuse

SafeLives responds to ONS crime figures (2025) which show that violence and abuse remain a daily reality for millions of people across the UK.