Statement in response to ONS crime figures (2025)
SafeLives responds to ONS crime figures (2025) which show that violence and abuse remain a daily reality for millions of people across the UK.
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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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SafeLives welcomes £53m boost for Drive Project
SafeLives welcome the Home Office’s £53 million investment to expand the Drive Project, which tackles high-risk domestic abuse perpetrators and increases safety for victim-survivors across England and Wales.
SafeLives launches new strategy: Find what works. Help it happen
A bold new strategy outlines reforms to better protect survivors, challenge perpetrators, and prevent abuse before it begins.
Domestic abuse is a national crisis – when will it be treated like one?
Domestic abuse is a national emergency: new data and a parliamentary report expose the scale of abuse and gaps in the response. This blog sets out what must happen next — and why survivors cannot afford to wait.
SafeLives awarded new two-year licence to deliver Domestic Abuse Matters training
SafeLives awarded new two-year licence to deliver Domestic Abuse Matters training.
Statement in response to new guidance on Idvas and Isvas
Our response to new Ministry of Justice guidance on Idvas and Isvas, welcoming progress but calling for stronger protections and consistency.
Statement on new measures in the Victims and Courts Bill
Our response to new measures in the Victims and Courts Bill. We call for trauma-informed implementation, sustainable funding, and protections for all survivors—no matter who they are or how they identify.
Financial considerations when leaving an abusive relationship
In this blog we highlight the scale of economic abuse and share the voices of survivors across Scotland and the rest of the UK. You will also find shared research data and the details of relevant support services.
Response to the Domestic Abuse Commissioner’s report: “Victims in their own right”
Today’s report from the Domestic Abuse Commissioner lays bare the urgent need to recognise and respond to the harm babies, children and young people experience.
21 Years of SafeLives: Changing the Story of Domestic Abuse
Our CEO, Ellen Miller reflects on 21 years of SafeLives, our impact and our bold vision for ending domestic abuse for everyone, for good.
Dame Maria Miller appointed Chair of SafeLives
We’re pleased to announce Dame Maria Miller DBE will become Chair of SafeLives in June 2025, bringing her leadership and commitment to ending abuse.
The Queen receives Starfish Award as SafeLives celebrates 21 years of change
Clarence House event marks SafeLives' 21st birthday and the power of survivor voice in transforming the response to domestic abuse.
When the system doesn’t see the signs: the link between domestic abuse and suicide
In 2024, more people died by suicide following domestic abuse than were killed by a partner. If we want to save lives, we must stop joining the dots too late.
Marac-to-Marac Transfer Toolkit Scotland Launch
SafeLives launch toolkit for Marac professionals in Scotland on how to effectively manage risk during transitions.
Response to High Court Ruling on Police Vetting and Dismissals
This ruling sends a dangerous message to victims of abuse and violence that policing remains unable to hold itself fully accountable, even in cases where officers pose a known risk.