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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.
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.
SafeLives’ response to draft Victims Bill: we must not miss this crucial opportunity to support all victims of domestic abuse
We welcome the draft Victims Bill published today and look forward to engaging with Parliamentarians to ensure that this legislation supports all victims of domestic abuse.
SafeLives responds to the Independent Review of Children’s Social Care report
Children’s Social Care Review welcomed, but report misses opportunity to incorporate domestic abuse and address structural racism in child protection
The Duchess of Cornwall, Patron of SafeLives, hosts a reception to launch Allie Crewe’s exhibition, ‘I am…’
Join HRH, The Duchess of Cornwall, survivors, and practitioners in Manchester for Allie Crewe’s 'I am…', a powerful exhibition challenging narratives around domestic abuse.
New SafeLives reports show lack of understanding, trauma awareness and support for victims of domestic abuse in family court
SafeLives finds family lawyers’ understanding of domestic abuse ‘hit and miss’, leaving many survivors feeling silenced, misjudged and retraumatised. Read reports here.
Response to publication of the UK Government’s Tackling Domestic Abuse Plan
We welcome publication of the Government’s ‘Tackling Domestic Abuse Plan’. The document is a positive step towards recognising that domestic abuse is neither inevitable or acceptable.
SafeLives welcomes the Ministry of Justice’s new pilot scheme to provide better support to domestic abuse victims in the family courts
Family courts must change to support domestic abuse victims. SafeLives welcomes the Ministry of Justice's pilot scheme but calls for mandatory training and more support.
Suzanne Jacob responds to the announcement that tackling VAWG will be added to the Strategic Policing Requirement
We welcome the Home office announcement that tackling Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) will be added to the Strategic Policing Requirement, and given the same priority as terrorism, organised crime and child sexual abuse
New training package launched to grow the workforce responding to perpetrators of domestic abuse
New package of training courses developed by experts for professionals in perpetrator services from Respect, in partnership with SafeLives and Drive.
SafeLives calls for Government to allocate adequate funding to support migrant survivors of domestic abuse with insecure immigration status
Our response to the Home Office's response to the Domestic Abuse Commissioner's report Safety before Status.
When are we safe, when are we home?
We talk a lot as a sector working to end domestic abuse, about the concept of being safe at home. We're individuals and organisations who understand that 'safety' and 'home' are complex.
SafeLives respond to NPCC and the College of Policing’s ‘Policing VAWG National Framework for Delivery’
New national framework presents a leadership opportunity. We urge the police to take it. Misogyny, racism and homophobia must have no place in policing.
SafeLives commissioned to develop training for family law practitioners
SafeLives have been commissioned by the Legal Education Foundation to develop and deliver a series of training courses for family law practitioners.