Latest ONS figures reinforce the case for stronger domestic abuse data and survivor support
SafeLives responds to the latest ONS figures on domestic abuse, highlighting gaps in data, the need for stronger survivor support and sustained investment.
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“Hi, Someone Gave Me Your Number…”
For Black History Month, Dawn Munroe explores the power of community connections, the experiences of Black and Brown domestic abuse survivors, and why By and For organisations must be recognised, properly resourced and included in decisions that shape the sector.
Teenage relationship abuse remains too often overlooked: welcoming new research from The Children’s Society
We welcome the recently published report from The Children's Society, Red flags we don't see: Missed signs and missed support in teenage relationships. The report was launched at a fringe event at the Labour Party Conference, where SafeLives' Associate Director of Authentic Voice, Sally Steadman spoke.
SafeLives’ response to The Child Safeguarding Practice Review Panel’s briefing paper into child safeguarding and domestic abuse
SafeLives strongly support the Child Safeguarding Practice Review panel's proposed four core practice principles that should underpin work with children and their families in relation to domestic abuse: Domestic abuse informed, Intersectional, Whole family & Trauma informed.
SafeLives’ response to the Justice Committee’s pre-legislative scrutiny of the draft Victims Bill
Justice Committee report: Idvas, migrant victims and community based services. We urge Government to heed the recommendations. Read our response and full report.
NatWest and SafeLives reach almost 1,500 domestic and economic abuse survivors through £1m Circle Fund donation
NatWest has released the latest figures from ‘The Circle Fund’ in partnership with SafeLives; the UK-wide charity dedicated to ending domestic abuse, for everyone and for good. The Circle Fund has given 123 services the opportunity to receive funding to distribute to survivors most in need of support.
Policing: misconduct and wholesale culture change
Policing in England and Wales is going through a period of huge change, sometimes supported and sometimes not, by the infrastructure that surrounds it.
Hafan Cymru and SafeLives awarded Violence Against Women, Domestic Abuse and Sexual Violence training contract
Hafan Cymru and SafeLives to jointly deliver domestic abuse and gender-based violence training to 2500 professionals, commissioned by Welsh government. Apply here.
SafeLives welcomes the Domestic Abuse Act 2021 Statutory Guidance
SafeLives welcomes the publication of the Domestic Abuse Act 2021 Statutory Guidance. This supporting framework translates the Act into practical information for frontline agencies and practitioners and it’s good to see its development since the draft last year.
SafeLives’ response to super-complaint on police perpetrated domestic abuse
We welcome the HMICFRS’s decision to uphold the super-complaint submitted by the Centre for Women’s Justice about domestic abuse perpetrated by the police (PPDA). The police force should not be a haven for perpetrators of domestic abuse.
SafeLives welcome London Mayor’s VAWG Strategy 2022-2025
We welcome the Mayor of London's new strategy on Violence Against Women and Girls published this week and look forward to working with the Mayor's Office to drive this work forward.
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.