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Barriers to accessing services for LGBT+ victims and survivors

Dr Jasna Magić and Peter Kelley from Galop discuss barriers and additional challenges faced by LGBT+ victims. Discover insights from their work with LGBT+ survivors of domestic abuse.

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Acknowledging sexual violence in forced marriage

Forced marriage is a direct outcome and consequence of patriarchal power over women’s bodies and lives.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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“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.

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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.

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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.

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