SafeLives receives Big Lottery Fund grant to end domestic abuse postcode lottery in Scotland, bridging gaps in services and amplifying survivor voices.

Many families who have experienced domestic abuse find themselves in family court. Some are subject to care proceedings, where children are removed from mothers who have been assessed as “unable to protect” their children from the domestic abuse they are experiencing themselves

One in five children have been exposed to domestic abuse. SafeLives estimates that around 130,000 children in the UK live in households with high-risk domestic abuse; that is, where there is a significant risk of harm or death

In this blog, a Cafcass Family Court Adviser shares her experience and thoughts on domestic abuse as it affects proceedings concerning children in the family courts

Ofsted works closely with the Care Quality Commission, HMI Constabulary and Fire and Rescue Services and HMI Probation, carrying out joint inspections to see how well local agencies in an area work together to protect children. Children living with domestic abuse was the focus of our inspection programme in 2016.

The need for education and prevention is vital. We know how children are impacted greatly by violence that is happening in the home; according to Radford (2011) 1 in 5 children have been exposed to domestic abuse, as well as domestic abuse being a factor in 60% of Serious Case Reviews,

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.

Discover the importance of empathetic support for domestic abuse survivors facing homelessness.