A letter to my younger self
This letter was written by a brave member of SafeLives staff, who is also one of our Pioneers, to raise awareness and empower other survivors....
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Homelessness for domestic abuse survivors can and must be prevented
Matt Downie, Crisis Director, urges preventing homelessness for domestic abuse survivors, and discusses recent APPG for Ending Homelessness recommendations. Audio available.
One year on
The world has awakened to domestic abuse during the pandemic, but we must sustain the momentum and support for victims. CEO Suzanne Jacob reflects a...
SafeLives welcome London Mayor’s VAWG Strategy 2022-2025
We welcome the Mayor of London's new strategy on Violence Against Women and Girls published this week and look forward to working with the Mayor's...
Statement in response to the King’s Speech
We welcome the King’s Speech and are encouraged by the new Government's commitment to advancing key pieces of legislation aimed at strengthening the response to...
Statement on Ryan Wellings sentencing
This case, and the tragic death of Kiena Dawes, highlights the profound harm caused by coercive control and the need for stronger justice system responses...
Response to legislative change recognising coercive control on par with other forms of domestic abuse
Coercive control is at the heart of domestic abuse. It’s great to see legal changes in England & Wales that recognise this, placing coercive control...
Find a Marac – North East
Marac contact details in north east England. Covers Durham, Gateshead, Hartlepool, Middlesbrough, Newcastle upon Tyne, Northumberland, Redcar & Cleveland, Stockton on Tees, Sunderland and Tyneside.
A landmark moment for Scotland: SafeLives charity welcomes the Domestic Abuse (Scotland) Act – but highlights the importance of high quality training to grow understanding.
Scottish Government's Domestic Abuse Act could save thousands of lives but must be backed up by training to help police understand the dynamics of abuse.
SafeLives response to College of Policing report on domestic abuse risk assessment
SafeLives welcome the College of Policing’s continued commitment to improve the response to domestic abuse.