“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.
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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.
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
Marac quarterly datasets 2018
National key findings from multi-agency risk assessment conferences in 2018, including key findings on both young people and referral routes.
Your Choice: ‘honour’-based violence, forced marriage and domestic abuse Spotlight report
This spotlight report considers domestic abuse in the context of ‘honour’-based violence and forced marriage.
Children, young people and the involvement of children’s services briefing
Briefing on the 2017 Insights data about national children’s services.
Safe Young Lives report
This spotlight report focuses on the experiences of young victims of domestic abuse and makes recommendations for practitioners and policymakers.
Disabled Survivors Too
This report puts a spotlight on the experiences of disabled victims of domestic abuse and the improvements to support that they desperately need.
Helpline services Insights dataset
2014 - 2017 data about domestic abuse helpline services. Part of our Insights series of publications.
Tech vs Abuse report
This research explores the opportunities for technology to be used to support domestic abuse victims and survivors and how to minimise the risks.
Safe Later Lives report
This spotlight report focuses on the experiences of older victims of domestic abuse and makes recommendations for practitioners and policymakers.
A Cry for Health report
Report outlining the current response to domestic abuse victims in hospitals and the benefits of investing in hospital-based Idvas.
Getting it right first time
We must find every family living with domestic abuse as quickly as possible and get the response right, first time. Read our report and recommendations.
Saving lives, saving money: Maracs and high risk domestic abuse
This report gives an overview of what a Marac is, how they work, and why they matter. It includes an analysis on the cost effectiveness of using the Marac model on a more widespread, national scale. The research demonstrates the benefits of using Maracs for victims, frontline services, and the public purse.