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
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.
Jenny Smith, SafeLives' Marac Development Officer for Scotland, looks at the development of Marac in Scotland and frontline challenges in Covid-19.
Welcomes the Government efforts to combine more appropriate sentencing alongside enhanced rehabilitation programmes that focus on behaviour change and long-term reduction in crime.
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
Crown Prosecution Service's Violence Against Women and Girls report, published today,
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.
New data reveals rising demand for domestic abuse services during lockdown with 61% of survivors unable to seek help. Government urged to fund vital services.
New CPS data showing steep falls in addressing domestic abuse cases is concerning. SafeLives renews calls for cultural change training for police and CPS staff
Thrilled to announce HRH, The Duchess of Cornwall, is now our Patron! A powerful ally in our mission to end domestic abuse. Read where to hear full announcement
SafeLives gives evidence to the Domestic Abuse Bill committee, urging the Government to be more ambitious than its proposals to support just 0.5% of victims of abuse
Read the five demands from 25 domestic abuse and health organisations calling on Secretary of State to prioritise the healthcare response to domestic abuse.
This blog was shared with us by Nicola, a survivor of domestic abuse living in Scotland, as part of our Reach In campaign
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