Disabled people and domestic abuse spotlight
Disabled women are more likely to experience domestic abuse, but referral rates to domestic abuse services are low. So how can we better support disabled...
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Hidden Harms Summit 2020
Prime Minister to hear from SafeLives Pioneer and Idva at summit, as SafeLives petitions for ramp up in national response to domestic abuse.
An open letter to the Spectator
Read our open letter addressing the recent disturbing column by Rod Liddle and its impact on victims and survivors of domestic abuse.
Making domestic abuse services accessible to LGBT+ people
What does true inclusion and accessibility mean? Aaron Slater from Fearless domestic abuse service in Scotland breaks down proactive inclusion for LGBT+ services.
Managing cases with complex needs at Marac
Counter-allegations in domestic abuse cases can be complex. Luke Martin writes on how understanding power dynamics is crucial for identifying primary victims.
Response to the latest ONS data on domestic abuse
The importance of collecting a broad range of both qualitative and quantitative data from survivors, frontline domestic abuse services, Maracs and local authorities.
Domestic Abuse Bill doesn’t go far enough
Government’s Domestic Abuse Bill welcome but must go further to support BAME, disabled and LGBT+ victims, underfunded services and address perpetrators.
Labour Violence against women and girls green paper
SafeLives welcomes Labour's VAWG green paper. Read breakdown of crucial measures proposed, from specialist services to family court training, in the fight against domestic abuse.
Nine out of ten domestic abuse services say demand has increased
New data highlights the strain on domestic abuse services post-pandemic. Increased demand calls for urgent government support. Read key findings and report.
Response to publication of the UK Government’s Tackling Domestic Abuse Plan
We welcome publication of the Government’s ‘Tackling Domestic Abuse Plan’. The document is a positive step towards recognising that domestic abuse is neither inevitable or...