“Is there a human being behind that?” Domestic abuse training for family lawyers
Evaluation report demonstrating the impact and value of the SafeLives Domestic Abuse training programme for family lawyers.
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All our research, publications, evaluations, consultation responses and policy analyses in one place.
Featured research
A public health approach to ending domestic abuse for the whole family
This report shares our early findings from steps one and two in 12 local areas, drawing on extensive research which includes surveys and interviews with victims and survivors, professionals, and those who harm.
The Circle Fund: small sums making big change
Report on the impact that small grant amounts can have on survivors of domestic abuse.
Latest research
Covid-19: Marac and frontline services surveys
Learn about the impact of the pandemic and first lockdown on Maracs and Idva services in England, Wales and Northern Ireland.
Marac cases: Five year trend analysis to Sep 2020
Research report that analyses the five year trend of increasing Marac cases to September 2020.
Whole Picture Children’s Social Care: cultural change evaluation
Results of our cultural change training programme for children’s social care professionals, from June 2019 to March 2020.
Domestic Abuse Matters Scotland evaluation report
Read the evaluation findings of our domestic abuse change programme for Police Scotland.
Response to Select Committee preparations for Covid-19
Evidence about the risks to and support needed by victims and survivors of domestic abuse during the pandemic
Marac quarterly datasets 2020
National key findings from multi-agency risk assessment conferences across the UK in 2020, including key findings on lockdown quarterly cases, five year trend, and cases per 10,000.
Coronavirus: MP briefing
Our response to the main measures being considered for the emergency legislation. We outline the key issues for domestic abuse victims in the COVID-19 pandemic.
Voices of Men and Boys
Research on young men and boys’ attitudes towards, and behaviour in, romantic relationships.
Male survivors: findings
Research on male victim’s experiences in romantic relationships and help-seeking behaviours.
Psychological violence report
This report explores the daily experiences of people living with psychological abuse and the tactics used to threaten and control by those perpetrating the abuse.
Family Courts Review: response
SafeLives' response to the Ministry of Justice consultation on assessing risk of harm to children and parents in private law children cases.
Response to MHCLG consultation
SafeLives’ submission to the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government consultation on the future of support for victims and their children in accommodation-based domestic abuse services.