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How private law Pathfinder pilots are addressing domestic abuse survivors’ experiences of the Family Court process
This blog is based on a conversation between Her Honour Judge Gaynor Lloyd (Designated Family Judge for North Wales), His…
The Domestic Abuse Commissioner’s response to the Rape Review Report
Last week, the government published the Rape Review Progress report, which sets out updates on the work which they have…
Improving the Family Court’s response to domestic abuse and achieving cultural change.
Yesterday I published my second report on the family justice system The Family Court and domestic abuse: achieving cultural change. My…
Charity launches Violence Against Older People Strategy on World Elder Abuse Awareness Day
To mark World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD) 2023 we have spoken to the charity Hourglass, which has been supporting…
Spotlighting the success of Greater Manchester’s first refuge for male victims of domestic abuse
Earlier this year Trafford Domestic Abuse Service opened the first ever male refuge in Greater Manchester after listening to male…
The impact of the cost of living crisis on male victims of domestic abuse
The cost of living crisis is having a huge impact across society in England and Wales. One in three people…
Survivor sets up peer support group to empower others
After Gill from Leeds left her own abusive relationship, she decided that she wanted to do something to help other…
Helping survivors on their road to recovery
Sarah left her marriage and moved to Devon a year ago with her four children. She co-founded the Charity Shop…
How to tackle the postcode lottery for LGBT+ domestic abuse survivors
As we mark LGBT History Month, we wanted to look at Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Trans (LGBT+) domestic abuse survivors and…
Matching domestic abuse survivors with host families in an innovative alternative accommodation scheme
IDAS – Safe Havens Hosted Accommodation Independent Domestic Abuse Services (IDAS) is a Yorkshire based charity that has been supporting…
Loving Me
Loving Me is the only domestic and sexual abuse service in the United Kingdom specifically by and for transgender, non-binary…
Specialist support for Polish survivors of domestic abuse
Vesta is a ‘by and for’ organisation which is run by Polish women for Polish survivors of domestic abuse. Our…