Response to the second reading of the Domestic Abuse Bill
Domestic Abuse Bill's second reading - a crucial step in addressing domestic abuse. Let's support all survivors & invest in services.
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Response to the Independent Review of Children’s Social Care report
Report finds support must be offered to families earlier. SafeLives strives to support all family members affected by domestic abuse. Learn about our Engage program for families staying together.
SafeLives responds to the Government’s Violence Against Women and Girls Strategy
We are pleased to see the Government’s Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) Strategy following a Call for Evidence which received over 180,000 responses.
Response to the Government’s sentencing white paper
We welcome the Government’s efforts to combine more appropriate sentencing alongside enhanced rehabilitation programmes that focus on behaviour change and long-term reduction in crime
Response to the Government’s rape review
Government’s rape review apology for failing victims of rape. SafeLives calls for inclusion of rape and domestic abuse in statutory serious violence definition.
SafeLives’ response to the Crown Prosecution Service’s VAWG report
Crown Prosecution Service's Violence Against Women and Girls report, published today,
Response to the Chancellor’s Spending review
We welcome the renewed commitment to an extra 20,000 police who we hope will receive early support to understand and respond effectively to domestic abuse and coercive and controlling behaviour.
Response to speech by Sir James Munby on family justice
SafeLives welcomes Sir James Munby's call to end cross-examination by alleged perpetrators in family courts. We support better special measures and judge training.
Response to Sentencing White Paper
Welcomes the Government efforts to combine more appropriate sentencing alongside enhanced rehabilitation programmes that focus on behaviour change and long-term reduction in crime.