A view from the frontline: the role of the Mental Health Idva
Find out about the creation and intricacies of the Mental Health Idva role, from conception to referrals to interventions. Guest blog from Amber Canham.
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Acknowledging sexual violence in forced marriage
Forced marriage is a direct outcome and consequence of patriarchal power over women’s bodies and lives.
Barriers to accessing services for LGBT+ victims and survivors
Dr Jasna Magić and Peter Kelley from Galop discuss barriers and additional challenges faced by LGBT+ victims. Discover insights from their work with LGBT+ survivors...
Best practice responding to domestic violence and abuse in primary care
Annie Howells, Programme Director for IRIS, reflects on best practice around domestic abuse in primary care. Learn more about the IRIS model of training and...
Breaking the silence within Communities and Service-Providers
Afrah Qassim, Founder of Savera UK, on the challenges and critical work in safeguarding those at risk from harmful practices like ‘honour’-based violence, FGM, and...
Older people and domestic abuse – completing the jigsaw
Richard Powley, Head of Safeguarding at Age UK, takes a look at what can be done to improve the help and support for older people...
Criminal justice responses to LGBT+ domestic abuse
Tiana Kooner shares some findings and recommendations from research around services available to LGBT+ victims of domestic abuse to make services more inclusive.
Disability and domestic violence
Dr Justin Varney talks about domestic abuse in the lives of people living with impairments, and the barriers to support and justice.
Domestic abuse: How can Community Mental Health Nurses respond
Women who have experienced domestic violence and abuse generally have poorer health than other women. Health issues include chronic problems with digestion, kidney and bladder...
Helping victims in Scotland become safer, sooner
Jen Douglas, Scottish Engagement Lead, talks about the tools for speedy, precise risk assessment for domestic abuse victims to ensure swift, appropriate support.