Domestic abuse and mental health spotlight
Domestic abuse has a severe and lasting impact on mental health – yet many survivors struggle to access the support they need.
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LGBT+ people and domestic abuse spotlight
LGBT+ people face significant barriers when accessing support. We believe everyone deserves the right to become safe and well, whoever you are.
Homelessness and domestic abuse spotlight
Homeless people face additional barriers to accessing support. This spotlight focuses on how professionals can better reach them.
‘Honour’-based violence and forced marriage spotlight
This spotlight focuses on the experiences of people at risk of 'honour'-based violence (HBV) and forced marriage.
Young people and domestic abuse spotlight
Helping professionals support young people aged 13 to 17 years old who experience domestic abuse or demonstrate harmful behaviour
Disabled people and domestic abuse spotlight
Disabled women are more likely to experience domestic abuse, but referral rates to domestic abuse services are low. So how can we better support disabled survivors?
Older people and domestic abuse spotlight
What can we do to reach older victims? And how can we make sure they become – and stay – safe?
Spotlights
Our 2016-2019 Spotlights series shone a light on hidden victims of domestic abuse. Discover insight from survivors, practitioners, academics and other experts, alongside our own research and data.
Working with perpetrators: guidance for professionals
Created during the Covid-19 pandemic, this guidance is designed to support practitioners working with people at risk of using harm.