At SafeLives we combine data, research and frontline expertise to support services and to influence policy makers. More importantly, we place people with lived experience at the heart of all we do and amplify their voices.

There are many reasons why young people become homeless, but one of the most common is the breakdown of family relationships. The trauma of witnessing and/or experiencing domestic abuse in conjunction with the terror of leaving and becoming homeless is going to result in a deeply traumatised young person

Supporting older victims. Discover the findings from Standing Together's review and how professionals can make a difference for older victims.

Celebrating 50 years of pride and progress. A SafeLives staff member reflects on the LGBTQ+ journey and the importance of ending discrimination.

Discover how experiences in the Cabinet Office Briefing Rooms can inform domestic abuse responses and why it's time to prioritise safety behind closed doors.

Survivors can face abuse for years. Understand complexities of accessing support for victims of domestic abuse. Read the full briefing paper. Spotlights on older victims and HBV.

Social care, Cafcass, courts, and survivors: A closer look. Learn how survivors' experiences can shape better support for families affected by abuse.

How do social work placements enhance understanding of domestic abuse? Kathleen Collier discusses the value of placements and mutual learning in this insightful blog.

Read a message shared with us by Vicky, a survivor of domestic abuse and SafeLives Pioneer. Help us end domestic abuse this Valentine's Day.