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.
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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.
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.
Over 4k survivors of domestic abuse have already been supported by the Circle Fund, with a further £1m donation ensuring vital needs are met quickly
SafeLives welcomes the publication of the HMIC report on policing violence against women and girls and the overarching finding that a whole system approach and radical change are needed to stop this epidemic in its tracks.
Read why domestic abuse, homicide, and sexual violence must be incorporated in Serious Violence Prevention duty to protect victims and improve justice outcomes.
Read the statement from SafeLives’ Pioneers on the risks of removing essential support from care experienced young people.
We are pleased to see the Government’s Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) Strategy following a Call for Evidence which received over 180,000 responses.
SafeLives are aware of the serious allegations made about Solace Women's Aid last weekend by current and former staff members
We are pleased to be working with the Metropolitan Police and a fantastic team of experienced associate trainers to deliver DA Matters, a cultural change programme created with survivors and designed to create long term, sustainable change.
Your Best Friend project asks girls, women, & non-binary individuals aged 13-24 about toxic relationships. Fill in the survey and let us know what you’d want for your best friend.
SafeLives are pleased to see HMICRFS' interim eport today call for whole-system, cross-sectoral reform in the criminal justice system to respond to perpetrators of violence against women and girls. We also welcome the call for an unequivocal, cross-government prioritisation of the response to crimes which disproportionately affect women and girls.
Domestic Abuse Commissioner calls for urgent change as new report finds 71% of domestic abuse survivors don’t get any support in any court. Read the full report
HMICFRS review shows fewer domestic abuse arrests during pandemic. This downward trend in arrests is concerning. Read the report and our response.
Government’s rape review apology for failing victims of rape. SafeLives calls for inclusion of rape and domestic abuse in statutory serious violence definition.
Report finds support must be offered to families earlier. SafeLives strives to support all family members affected by domestic abuse. Learn about our Engage program for families staying together.
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