Research library

All our research, publications, evaluations, consultation responses and policy analyses in one place.

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Routes to Safety

The Routes to Safety research project aims to enhance domestic abuse referrals and improve the safety of victims and survivors.

Managing risk of serious harm from domestic abuse in London

Learn how SafeLives is working to improve how London manages the risk of serious harm from domestic abuse. Read our latest research and recommendations.

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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.

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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.

Health

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.

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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.