Fear of change vs fear for our lives
Black History Month reflections from Dawn Munroe, Director of Bambuuu, a by-and-for service dedicated to supporting survivors of domestic abuse from minoritised backgrounds.
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Is this a turning point for the family courts?
This week’s announcements mark meaningful progress: the repeal of the presumption of parental contact in the family courts, alongside amendments to the Victims and Courts Bill that restrict parental responsibility in the most serious cases.
Standing firm in my power and pride
This Black History Month, Marsha Brown - a domestic abuse specialist with over 20 years of experience - shares her thoughts on leadership as a Black woman on the VAWG frontline.
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.
16 Days of Activism – Pioneers speak to Her Majesty’s Prison and Probation Service (HMPP)
On Friday 26 November, our Pioneers participated in a webinar for Her Majesty’s Prison and Probation Service (HMPPS) sharing their experience of engaging with HMPPS as a victim and survivor of domestic abuse.
16 Days of Activism – A Pioneer account of the Civil Courts
One of our brave SafeLives Pioneers talks about her experience of the civil justice system.
16 Days of Activism – Chief Inspector Sharon Baker’s Story
Sharon Baker is a Chief Inspector who has spoken out powerfully about her own experience of domestic abuse whilst a police officer, explaining that her body armour and rank, which normally offer an element of ‘strength’, did nothing to protect her from controlling and coercive behaviour.
Response to Home Secretary’s change to Policing Bill
SafeLives welcome the Home Secretary’s announcement today that she is laying down an amendment to the Police, Crime, Sentencing and Court Bill to include domestic abuse and sexual violence within its definition of ‘serious violence’. This amendment will make it clear to local authorities, police forces and other agencies that they must address domestic abuse and sexual violence to the same degree as knife crime and homicide.
SafeLives respond to Government’s launch of Victims’ Bill consultation
SafeLives welcome the consultation on the upcoming Victims' Bill.
New £300K grant funding launched to empower young people to spot abuse in relationships and support their friends
Youth organisations and charities can access up to £25K grant to empower young people to spot abuse through the Your Best Friend project, funded by the Tampon Tax. Apply here.
Response to Domestic Abuse Commissioner’s report Safety Before Status
SafeLives response to Commissioner's call for a better protection of migrant victims. Everyone, regardless of immigration status, deserves access to vital support.