Here you can read all our latest statements and announcements.
The Ministry of Justice has announced a new Victims' Code that comes into force today.
Liz Thompson, Director of External Relations at SafeLives says:
This week at SafeLives we are heartsick.
We are delighted that the Government has agreed to consult on the provision of community-based domestic abuse services which we hope will lead to a new duty on public authorities.
Today the Ministry of Justice have announced that they are providing a £40million funding boost to specialist services supporting victims of domestic abuse and sexual violence.
Early in the pandemic our incredible group of Pioneer survivors put forward the idea of a code word to be used in the few shops allowed to open – supermarkets and pharmacies.
Suzanne Jacob, OBE, Chief Executive of SafeLives said:
Following The Chancellor of the Exchequer's Spending Review today, we welcome the renewed commitment to an extra 20,000 police who we hope will receive early support to understand and respond effec