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 aimed to enhance domestic abuse referrals and improve the safety of victims and survivors.

Learn more about stigma and domestic abuse within the LGBT+ community, and how we can respond and support victim and survivors.

We await the latest guidance following the Supreme Court’s ruling in summer 2025 and will consider next steps in 2026. We stand with all survivors, whoever they are and however they identify, in support of them accessing the right support at the right time.

This report puts a spotlight on the experiences of LGBT+ victims and survivors of domestic abuse and how professionals can better support them.

Your Best Friend project asks girls, women, & non-binary individuals aged 13-24 about toxic relationships. Fill in the survey and let us know what you’d want for your best friend.

Survey highlights overwhelming toll on physical and mental health for domestic abuse victims. London healthcare providers miss chances to help. Read the full report.

Read SafeLives’ full response to Gender Recognition Act consultation.

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 reiterate our position from 2018 that we support all adults and children affected by domestic abuse, wherever they are, whoever they are, and however they identify.