Housing experiences of a domestic abuse overcomer
Blog by Margi Isaac, a founding member of VOICES, on a family’s experience of domestic abuse and risk of homelessness. Audio version available.
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‘Honour’-based violence and risk
Dr Lis Bates writes on risk assessment in 'honour'-based violence and research insights that different types of cases may require adjusted risk assessment tools and responses.
Homelessness for domestic abuse survivors can and must be prevented
Matt Downie, Crisis Director, urges preventing homelessness for domestic abuse survivors, and discusses recent APPG for Ending Homelessness recommendations. Audio available.
Homelessness and abuse amongst sex-working women in Bristol
Anna Smith, CEO of One25, sheds light on the challenges faced by women involved in street sex work, and the urgent need for safe housing and support in Bristol.
Helping women with learning disabilities express their views
Lois Cameron, Director at Talking Mats, writes about their successful communication tool which helps identify people with learning disabilities experiencing domestic abuse.
Helping victims in Scotland become safer, sooner
Jen Douglas, Scottish Engagement Lead, talks about the tools for speedy, precise risk assessment for domestic abuse victims to ensure swift, appropriate support.
Helping survivors get back on their feet through Shared Lives
Discover how the Shared Lives model of accommodation for survivors has impacted survivors and professionals. Get involved with your local Shared Lives scheme.
For girls to fulfil their potential, we need to understand the whole picture
SafeLives CEO writes on why we must understand the cumulative factors contributing to abuse and create early interventions for boys at risk to prevent harm
Extending the offence of controlling or coercive behaviour to post-separation (economic) abuse
Cyrene Siriwardhana, Surviving Economic Abuse, explains why SEA are calling for legislation on controlling or coercive behaviour to be extended to post- separation.