Open letter to the editor of the Telegraph
20+ organisations united response: Addressing crime should not pit victims against each other. Domestic abuse is a serious issue needing attention and resources
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One in four girls born today, on International Day of the Girl, will grow up to have an abusive
Domestic abuse charities Women’s Aid and SafeLives estimate that one in four girls born today, on the International Day of the Girl Child, will experience domestic abuse by an intimate partner at some point during their lifetime
Nine out of ten domestic abuse services say demand has increased
New data highlights the strain on domestic abuse services post-pandemic. Increased demand calls for urgent government support. Read key findings and report.
New research confirms support for groundbreaking approach to domestic abuse
Putting survivors at the centre of domestic abuse response work is crucial and delivers better outcomes. Find out more about the approach and research.
SafeLives publishes new report into psychological abuse
New research into non-physical domestic abuse finds that 91% of survivors experienced psychological abuse at some point in their relationship.
Need a whole picture multi-agency response
Joint report into the response to child sexual abuse presents a clear call for improved multi-agency working. Read the full report here.
MP briefing: Key issues for domestic abuse victims in the Coronavirus pandemic
Read briefing for MPs on key issues for domestic abuse victims in the Coronavirus pandemic and SafeLives support for professionals.
More must be done to help survivors of domestic abuse to be safe at home
SafeLives, a national domestic abuse charity, publishes new research today that reveals a system that fails to meet the needs of survivors, leaving many to fall into a cycle of homelessness and abuse.
More housing and support options for survivors of domestic abuse
SafeLives & Shared Lives Plus unite to enhance housing support for domestic abuse survivors with an innovative pilot scheme.