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...
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Need a whole picture multi-agency response
Joint report into the response to child sexual abuse presents a clear call for improved multi-agency working. Read the full report here.
Statement on BBC Panorama police misconduct revelations
BBC Panorama: Undercover in the Police, 1st October 2025, reveals terrifying levels of misogyny, violence, racism and contempt towards the public. This culture has been...
Is this a turning point for the family courts?
This week’s announcements mark meaningful progress: the repeal of the presumption of parental contact in the family courts, alongside amendments to the Victims and Courts...
Safe at Home Covid-19 survivor survey
What victims, survivors and professionals told us about services and support during the start of the pandemic in 2020
Covid-19 guidance for children’s social care
This guidance is for professionals working in children’s social care including Children's Social Workers, Family Practitioners and Early Help teams during the Covid-19 crisis.
Guidance for multi-agency forums: Mental health
Guidance for multi-agency forums to ensure the appropriate safeguarding of victims of domestic abuse who also experience mental health problems.
MARAC governance templates – Northern Ireland
An 11 page pack for Northern Ireland containing templates for the documentation supporting strategic aspects of a Marac (NI)
DASH risk checklist for Scotland
This resource provides guidance and versions of the DASH risk checklist that have been adapted for use in Scotland, including English and Gaelic versions.
DASH risk checklist for IDVAs
A resource providing IDVAs with the DASH risk checklist, the Severity of Abuse grid, and full practice guidance for using the checklist.