Response to the National Audit Office’s findings on tackling violence against women and girls
The NAO's latest report provides a stark reminder that while some progress has been made in recent years, the Government’s approach to tackling VAWG has...
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Domestic abuse is a national crisis – when will it be treated like one?
Domestic abuse is a national emergency: new data and a parliamentary report expose the scale of abuse and gaps in the response. This blog sets...
Statement on the Independent Sentencing Review
We recognise the pressure on our criminal justice system—but it cannot come at the cost of survivors’ safety.
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,...
Truths we must face
Standing firm in power and pride – reflections of a Black professional in the VAWG sector.
“Bambuuu: where we bend, we don’t break”
This Black History Month, Dawn Munroe, Director and co-founder of Bambuuu, shares the realities of running a by-and-for service - referrals, housing calls, culturally competent...
Standing firm in my power and pride
This Black History Month, Marsha Brown - a domestic abuse specialist with over 20 years of experience - shares her thoughts on leadership as a...
Fear of change vs fear for our lives
Black History Month reflections from Dawn Munroe, Director of Bambuuu, a by-and-for service dedicated to supporting survivors of domestic abuse from minoritised backgrounds.
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....
DASH resources
The DASH risk checklist and related resources help practitioners provide a consistent approach to domestic abuse risk assessment across the UK.