Acknowledging sexual violence in forced marriage
Forced marriage is a direct outcome and consequence of patriarchal power over women’s bodies and lives.
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Benefits of social workers delivering domestic abuse programmes
Rachel Tossell from NDADA writes about the mutual benefits of working alongside social workers in domestic abuse programmes with service users.
Children are not hidden victims of domestic abuse
A model that sees the whole picture for the whole family. Learn more about SafeLives’ ‘One Front Door’ model that links the needs of individuals...
Coercive and controlling behaviour in a family relationship
Becky Meakin, Shaping Our Lives, shines a light on those left unprotected from coercion and control when abused by a family member. Read about the...
Developing a supportive housing model for survivors of domestic abuse
Natalie Blagrove updates on the innovative joint pilot with Shared Lives Plus. Progress and challenges in giving survivors of domestic abuse more housing options.
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.
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.
Impact of moving or staying put on the recovery on women experiencing domestic abuse
Survivors of domestic abuse face complex choices when it comes to staying or leaving their homes, each with its own emotional and safety implications.
Importance of specialist mental health interventions for children experiencing domestic abuse
Janina Engler-Williams, SafeLives research analyst, explores our Children's Insights dataset, and what it shows about the benefits of specialist mental health support
Living with domestic abuse as an ACE (Adverse childhood experience)
Dr Kat Ford, researcher at Public Health Wales, talks about the importance of considering adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) when responding to domestic violence.