Women’s safety cannot be used to fuel racism
Following the protests in London and elsewhere last week, the climate of intimidation and division is frightening for many - particularly racialised and migrant survivors,...
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Risk pathways and our position on DASH
No one should die as a result of domestic abuse. DASH was ground-breaking 15 years ago, but it has never had a Government-led review. SafeLives...
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.
Ambition is welcome. Delivery is the test.
SafeLives welcomes the Government’s new Violence Against Women and Girls strategy and its commitment to halve VAWG within a decade. That ambition is urgently needed....
Response to the latest ONS data on domestic abuse (2024)
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 the Public Accounts Committee’s inquiry on improving family court services for children
SafeLives welcomes the findings of the Public Accounts Committee’s inquiry into improving family court services for children. For too long, survivors of domestic abuse -...