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Helping women with learning disabilities express their views
Lois Cameron, Director at Talking Mats, writes about their successful communication tool which helps identify people with learning disabilities experiencing domestic abuse.
Homelessness and abuse amongst sex-working women in Bristol
Anna Smith, CEO of One25, sheds light on the challenges faced by women involved in street sex work, and the urgent need for safe housing...
‘Honour’-based violence and risk
Dr Lis Bates writes on risk assessment in 'honour'-based violence and research insights that different types of cases may require adjusted risk assessment tools and...
The impact of mental health on the response to perpetrators of domestic abuse
Jonathan Fowler discusses the nuanced approach to working with male perpetrators of domestic violence, to foster responsibility and reduce risks.
Importance of Children’s Social Care responding to the whole family
Discover emerging ‘whole family’ approaches to domestic abuse. Professor of social work, Nicky Stanley, discusses new interventions, models and evaluations.
Importance of Relationship and Sex Education for young LGBT people
Following the government consultation on sex and relationship education, young Stonewall campaigner Jacob shares thoughts on why RSE is so important for young LGBT people.
In Claire’s words: being a Pioneer
Claire, founder of charity VOICES which supports survivors to rebuild their lives, explains what being a SafeLives Pioneer means to her.
LGBT+ survivors and mental health
Central to the LGBT+ Spotlight was the troubling finding that victims of domestic abuse who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender (LGBT+) are more...
Like a Supernova: Why a volunteer project built a tool for the global LGBTQIA+ community
Why a volunteer project built a tool for the global LGBTQIA+ community. Michelle, Supernova Project, tells us more about this ambitious and pioneering global initiative.