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

SafeLives responds to a new joint inspectorate report, setting out why children must be recognised as victims in their own right and why a whole family approach, specialist support and survivor voice are critical to ending domestic abuse.

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

Learn about the principles of trauma-informed practice and explore how to bring authentic voices into the heart of service design and decision-making.

Racism and Islamophobia are making adult and child survivors less safe. Our CADA partners tell us some clients feel so intimidated in their communities that they’ve returned to abusive partners because the streets outside feel more dangerous. Hostile rhetoric and public displays are fuelling fear, not safety.

This research report amplifies the voices of professionals in the domestic abuse sector and beyond, highlighting both the system’s strengths and challenges.

This Black History Month, we reflect on “If I Were a Stat” by Bambuuu - a project which reveals the gaps behind the numbers on Black women and domestic abuse, centring survivor voices and calls for action.

Black History Month reflections from Aisha – a VAWG professional, Idva and a Domestic Homicide Review (DHR) Lead.

Black History Month reflections from Dawn Munroe, Director of Bambuuu, a by-and-for service dedicated to supporting survivors of domestic abuse from minoritised backgrounds.