Following the Scottish Parliament election on 7th May 2026, SafeLives welcome all newly elected and returning MSPs, and the incoming Scottish Government. We hope, and need, to see increased focus and political attention on the public health emergency that is domestic abuse

SafeLives Authentic Voice toolkit for MARACs in Scotland helps embed survivor voice, improve domestic abuse responses, and strengthen trauma-informed practice.

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 safety without fear that they will be disbelieved, punished or treated as suspect because of their immigration status.

Five years after the Domestic Abuse Act became law, too many survivors are still not getting the protection and support they were promised.

Guidance and resources for frontline practitioners - amplifying the voices, experiences and perspectives of families.

Domestic abuse is Scotland’s hidden emergency. Survivors are clear; the upcoming election is a chance to change that.

Survivors of domestic abuse are facing stark inequalities in their journey to safety, according to new Routes to Safety research from SafeLives, launched to mark the global 16 Days of Activism campaign.

The Routes to Safety research project aims to enhance domestic abuse referrals and improve the safety of victims and survivors.

Without long term investment that reaches every community, the ambition to halve violence against women and girls within a decade will remain out of reach.