21 Years of SafeLives: Changing the Story of Domestic Abuse
Our CEO, Ellen Miller reflects on 21 years of SafeLives, our impact and our bold vision for ending domestic abuse for everyone, for good.
About us
Dame Maria Miller appointed Chair of SafeLives
We’re pleased to announce Dame Maria Miller DBE will become Chair of SafeLives in June 2025, bringing her leadership and commitment to ending abuse.
The Queen receives Starfish Award as SafeLives celebrates 21 years of change
Clarence House event marks SafeLives' 21st birthday and the power of survivor voice in transforming the response to domestic abuse.
The Starfish Story: the difference we make
At SafeLives, we believe in changing lives. Since our inception two decades ago, we’ve carried the Starfish Story in our hearts, using it to remind ourselves and professionals across the country why every single intervention matters.
Echo: Embedding Authentic Voice in Bolton, Leicestershire and Sheffield
Echo is an innovative project spanning Bolton, Leicestershire and Sheffield which aims to transform responses to domestic abuse by ensuring survivor voices are at the centre of design and delivery of policies and services.
Appointment of new SafeLives CEO
In autumn 2023, our CEO, Suzanne Jacob OBE, announced that she would be stepping down in spring 2024 to allow a new leader to take forward SafeLives’ mission to end domestic abuse into the next decade.
The SafeLives Practice team
Find out more about our experienced Practice team.
Appointment of Ellen Miller, Interim CEO
In autumn 2022 we announced that our CEO Suzanne Jacob, OBE would be taking parental leave from January 2023. Following an extensive and rigorous recruitment process, we are delighted to confirm the appointment of Ellen Miller as interim CEO.
Suzanne Jacob, CEO, to step down from her role at SafeLives in Spring 2024
Suzanne Jacob has announced her intention to step down as CEO of SafeLives in the spring 2024 to allow a new leader to take forward our mission to end domestic abuse into the next decade.