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NatWest has released the latest figures from ‘The Circle Fund’ in partnership with SafeLives; the UK-wide charity dedicated to ending domestic abuse, for everyone and for good. The Circle Fund has given 123 services the opportunity to receive funding to distribute to survivors most in need of support.

Report, “Verge of Harming” published by SafeLives, reveals 30% of young people surveyed say they have used harmful behaviours in a relationship. Read key findings and full report.

Startling findings: 1 in 12 visually impaired people in UK believed to experience domestic abuse, according to SafeLives and Vision Foundation. Read full report here

SafeLives finds family lawyers’ understanding of domestic abuse ‘hit and miss’, leaving many survivors feeling silenced, misjudged and retraumatised. Read reports here.

The Parliamentary logjam has broken with a decision for a 12th December election. This is still to be ratified by the Lords, but Parliament is likely to rise at the end of Tuesday.

Putting survivors at the centre of domestic abuse response work is crucial and delivers better outcomes. Find out more about the approach and research.

New research into non-physical domestic abuse finds that 91% of survivors experienced psychological abuse at some point in their relationship.

SafeLives to train new Idvas under Ministry of Justice £40million boost for domestic abuse services. Get involved and employ and train Idvas for your service.