The Power of an Idva
As part of our 16 Days 2024 campaign, SafeLives staff member and survivor of domestic abuse shares why the role of the Idva holds so much power.
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In this library you will find our latest press releases, statements and blogs. Please contact us for expert interview, comment, analysis and data. We have a wealth of experience speaking on television and radio, advising documentary makers, and speaking at national conferences and events.
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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.
Victims and Prisoners Bill becomes law
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.
Ask for ANI codeword launch
Survivors propose 'Ask for ANI' code word scheme for domestic abuse victims during Covid-19 lockdown, offering a lifeline for help.
Response to HMICFRS on Greater Manchester Police
Special measures for Greater Manchester Police as domestic abuse victims let down by mismanagement of sensitive crime cases. Victims deserve competence and support.
Response to the Chancellor’s Spending review
We welcome the renewed commitment to an extra 20,000 police who we hope will receive early support to understand and respond effectively to domestic abuse and coercive and controlling behaviour.
Whole Health London: the importance of the survivor voice
At SafeLives we combine data, research and frontline expertise to support services and to influence policy makers. More importantly, we place people with lived experience at the heart of all we do and amplify their voices.
Thank you from us to you
Thank you to all who've persevered through challenges in the past months of the Covid-19 pandemic. Reach out to tell us how to amplify your voices and support those on the frontline.
Response to appointment of independent government adviser on VAWG
SafeLives welcomes Nimco Ali's appointment and the Government’s commitment to tackling violence against women and girls.
SafeLives response to the Government’s announcement on the Gender Recognition Act
In light of the Government’s announcement today that it will not be making any legislative changes to the Gender Recognition Act, we would like to reiterate our position from 2018 that we support all adults and children affected by domestic abuse, wherever they are, whoever they are, and however they identify.
Response to Sentencing White Paper
Welcomes the Government efforts to combine more appropriate sentencing alongside enhanced rehabilitation programmes that focus on behaviour change and long-term reduction in crime.
Response to the Government’s sentencing white paper
We welcome the Government’s efforts to combine more appropriate sentencing alongside enhanced rehabilitation programmes that focus on behaviour change and long-term reduction in crime
A Coordinated Response to risk: Scottish Marac operation
Jenny Smith, SafeLives' Marac Development Officer for Scotland, looks at the development of Marac in Scotland and frontline challenges in Covid-19.
SafeLives’ response to the Crown Prosecution Service’s VAWG report
Crown Prosecution Service's Violence Against Women and Girls report, published today,
Domestic Abuse Matters Scotland evaluation shows major shift
Domestic Abuse Matters Scotland is an awareness raising and cultural change programme for Police Scotland – providing practical awareness of the new Domestic Abuse (Scotland) Act 2018.