A week in the life of a specialist LGBT Idva
Discover what goes on for Sajida Bandali, a senior LGBT Idva at Birmingham LGBT, in this weekly breakdown.
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A view from the frontline: the role of the Mental Health Idva
Find out about the creation and intricacies of the Mental Health Idva role, from conception to referrals to interventions. Guest blog from Amber Canham.
A trauma informed response for working with young people affected by domestic abuse
Domestic abuse certainly fits these criteria and can be exacerbated by the fact that the trauma is perpetrated by someone close to the victim and by the unpredictable nature of abuse.
A night with Police Scotland
Join Lucy McDonald, SafeLives' Programme Lead for Scotland, on a insightful night shift with Police Scotland, observing their crucial response to domestic abuse.
“A life barely half lived”: Domestic abuse practitioners’ experiences of supporting survivors of psychological abuse
Read about domestic abuse practitioners’ experiences of supporting survivors and challenges in tackling psychological abuse.
A letter to my younger self
This letter was written by a brave member of SafeLives staff, who is also one of our Pioneers, to raise awareness and empower other survivors. Read her story.
A Coordinated Response to risk: Scottish Marac operation
Jenny Smith, SafeLives' Marac Development Officer for Scotland, looks at the development of Marac in Scotland and frontline challenges in Covid-19.
A choice no one should have to face
Too often survivors and their children are expected to uproot themselves in order to escape abuse. SafeLives CEO Suzanne Jacob discusses domestic abuse and homelessness.
Dr Roxanne Khan: Three myths about ‘honour’-based violence
Dr. Roxanne Khan, a leading expert in 'honour'-based violence and Director of HARM (Honour Abuse Research Matrix) dispels myths about HBV. Discover her work and insights.