In the last six months my dad has died and my mum has had a stroke. I don’t write about it here for sympathy or to expose family grief, but instead to explore what I’ve needed from my employer during what is still one of the most difficult periods of my life to date.

Consultant and social worker Vashti Wickers on training and curiosity in child protection. Read why all social workers should be equipped to respond effectively to domestic abuse.

Join trainer Emma Robinson to discover how SafeLives is driving culture change in Children’s Social Care through innovative training on families and domestic abuse.

Afrah Qassim, Founder of Savera UK, on the challenges and critical work in safeguarding those at risk from harmful practices like ‘honour’-based violence, FGM, and forced marriage.

Annie Howells, Programme Director for IRIS, reflects on best practice around domestic abuse in primary care. Learn more about the IRIS model of training and support for GP practices.

Forced marriage is a direct outcome and consequence of patriarchal power over women’s bodies and lives.

Report exploring family lawyers’ understanding of domestic abuse and areas where changes can be made for future survivors

Results of our cultural change training programme for children’s social care professionals, from June 2019 to March 2020.

Read the evaluation findings of our domestic abuse change programme for Police Scotland.