Police Reform White Paper must deliver real protection for victims and survivors
The Police Reform White Paper sets out the government’s intention to rebuild trust in policing and improve how police respond to harm, including domestic abuse...
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Seen, heard, and supported: why children need a whole family response to domestic abuse
SafeLives responds to a new joint inspectorate report, setting out why children must be recognised as victims in their own right and why a whole...
Response to announcement of £750m funding package for charities
SafeLives welcomes the Chancellor's recognition that charities represent key part of the response of the impact of COVID-19
Response to HMICFRS police progress report
SafeLives, welcomes the latest report looking at progress made in the police response to domestic abuse, but urges further training to understand the dynamics of...
Response to BBC investigation on coercive control training for social workers
Statement in response to BBC investigation that finds social workers lack training to tackle coercive abuse.
Children in Need review
Department for Education's Children in Need review highlights domestic abuse's impact on children. SafeLives urges bold, national approach to tackle vast issue.
One in four girls born today, on International Day of the Girl, will grow up to have an abusive
Domestic abuse charities Women’s Aid and SafeLives estimate that one in four girls born today, on the International Day of the Girl Child, will experience...
Response to Department for Education review into sexual abuse in education settings
Read SafeLives’ detailed recommendations to the Domestic Abuse Act Statutory Guidance consultation. To end domestic abuse, we need to look at the whole picture.
Response to HMICFRS on Greater Manchester Police
Special measures for Greater Manchester Police as domestic abuse victims let down by mismanagement of sensitive crime cases. Victims deserve competence and support.
The Sentencing Act has received Royal Assent
SafeLives stands ready to work with government, the judiciary, probation and wider criminal justice partners to ensure these reforms deliver genuine safety. Victim‑survivors deserve a...