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...
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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...
Statement in response to ONS crime figures (2025)
SafeLives responds to ONS crime figures (2025) which show that violence and abuse remain a daily reality for millions of people across the UK.
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.
Response to Home Secretary’s change to Policing Bill
SafeLives welcome the Home Secretary’s announcement today that she is laying down an amendment to the Police, Crime, Sentencing and Court Bill to include domestic...
The difference a truly supportive employer can make
In the last six months my dad has died and my mum has had a stroke. I don’t write about it here for sympathy or...
Say her name: #SabinaNessa
Vigil for Sabina Nessa: a teacher, a loved community member, a woman who deserved more. All victims of violence against women and girls deserve to...
A week in the life of a specialist LGBT IDVA
Discover what goes on for Sajida Bandali, a senior LGBT Idva at Birmingham LGBT, in this weekly breakdown.