Professionals’ views on MARAC research report
This research report amplifies the voices of professionals in the domestic abuse sector and beyond, highlighting both the system’s strengths and challenges.
Research library
All our research, publications, evaluations, consultation responses and policy analyses in one place.
Featured research
Verge of Harming Phase 2 research
This research report explores how professionals can best support young people using harmful behaviours in their intimate or family relationships.
Routes to Safety
The Routes to Safety research project aims to enhance domestic abuse referrals and improve the safety of victims and survivors.
Latest research
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.
Vodafone Lifeline report
Review of the partnership pilot programme between SafeLives and Vodafone providing smartphones and SIMs to domestic abuse services to help support victims and survivors.
Safe and Well: mental health and domestic abuse Spotlight report
This report focuses on victims and survivors of domestic abuse who experience mental health difficulties and is part of our spotlight series.
Marac quarterly datasets 2019
National key findings from multi-agency risk assessment conferences in 2019, including key findings on repeat rates, children in the household, ethnicity, and meeting frequency.
Improving multi-agency risk assessment and interventions for victims of domestic abuse Scottish Government consultation response
Our response to the Scottish Government consultation