Statement on harmful narratives around migrant victims of domestic abuse
We are concerned by recent comments and media coverage around false domestic abuse claims and the immigration system. Migrant victim-survivors must be able to seek...
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Thank you to all who've persevered through challenges in the past months of the Covid-19 pandemic. Reach out to tell us how to amplify your...
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.
SafeLives welcomes the Domestic Abuse Act 2021 Statutory Guidance
SafeLives welcomes the publication of the Domestic Abuse Act 2021 Statutory Guidance. This supporting framework translates the Act into practical information for frontline agencies and...
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.
How can we learn the lessons from Domestic Homicide Reviews (DHRs)?
James Rowlands, Sussex University, discusses how we can best use DHRs to prevent repeated mistakes around information sharing and risk identification.
Why a gendered approach to supporting women experiencing homelessness with histories of violence is vital
These women, regardless of their exact situation, usually have one thing in common: violence. Estimates range between 44% - 89% of women who are homeless...
SafeLives response to the Government’s announcement on the Gender Recognition Act
In light of the Government’s announcement today that it will not be making any legislative changes to the Gender Recognition Act, we would like to...
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...
When the system doesn’t see the signs: the link between domestic abuse and suicide
In 2024, more people died by suicide following domestic abuse than were killed by a partner. If we want to save lives, we must stop...