In its latest podcast, SafeLives' Lucy Giles highlights the challenges that domestic abuse professionals face identifying primary perpetrators in cases of domestic abuse and dealing with counter allegations. Counter allegations, where both parties allege abuse, are a common challenge for professionals encountering domestic abuse. Prevailing misconc…

Young people experience the highest rates of domestic abuse of any age group. Professionals working with young people are in the unique position to support them to have healthy relationships during this critical window - before they harm or are harmed. They can also be there to support and speak to a young person if they are worried about their rel…

In this podcast we hear from SafeLives’ practice consultant Lucy Giles and Emily McCarron from Age UK discussing the effect of COVID-19 on the prevalence of elder abuse and the impact of elder abuse in general. Please note: this podcast was recorded remotely so please excuse the audio qualityBy SafeLives

In this podcast we hear from Jo Silver, Director of Innovation at SafeLives as she sits down again with Louisa Rolfe, Deputy Chief Constable of West Midlands Police to discuss what has changed a couple of months on from when lockdown started.Please note that government restrictions, social distancing and shielding guidance has changed since this po…

Collette Eaton-Harris speaks to Dr Jess Roy of Bristol University, about the changed risks children may be facing at home, and how social workers can safely work with them during Covid-19By SafeLives

Deidre from SafeLives speaks to Zoe Jackson from Aurora New Dawn, about how her team have been supporting victims and survivors of domestic abuse during lockdownBy SafeLives

Our Head of Practice, Michelle Phillips, has a chat with Sue Penna who is the Chief Creative Officer at Rockpool to discuss the psychological impact of surviving domestic abuse. Throughout, they emphasise the need for a trauma-informed approach when not only dealing with clients, but with colleagues too. Take a look at Rockpool here: https://rockpo…

In this podcast, SafeLives CEO Suzanne sits down with Ngozi who runs Sistah Space - a community based initiative that supports African heritage women and girls. Ngozi talks about the systemic racism she encounters while supporting her clients, and what needs to change. Find out more about Sistah Space: https://www.sistahspace.org/Donate to their fu…

SafeLives' Daniel Ryan speaks to Natalie Whitmore, Service Manager at West Sussex Connect, about best practice when supporting clients through COVID-19.Read more about West Sussex Connect: https://safelives.org.uk/sites/default/files/resources/West_Sussex_Connect_Service_Specification.pdfBy SafeLives

Brandy Hubbard, Practice Advisor at SafeLives, speaks to Bob Williams, Safeguarding Manager at North Yorkshire Police, about conducting multi-agency meeting remotely in order to support victims and families during COVID-19.We can support you to run multi-agency forums virtually. Email robert.williams@northyorkshire.pnn.police.uk or info@safelives.o…

Rachel Ozanne talks to Olive from Rights of Women and Ursula, a SafeLives Pioneer and co-founder of Voices, about how the family court is operating during the COVID-19 restrictions. They discuss the concerns and issues raised by survivors and also the impact family court proceedings can have. Information and support available via the links below:Le…

In this podcast Rachel Ozanne, Practice Advisor at SafeLives, talks to Georgia and Kathryn, SafeLives Pioneers both experienced domestic abuse in their family homes as a child. They reflected on what they think it's like for children now, what they could do, and what those around them could do if they are worried. This includes agencies, including …

In this podcast, Amy Hewitt speaks to behavioural psychologist Emily Alison, about guidance for those using abuse during the COVID-19 crisis.Respect phoneline: 0808 8024040https://respectphoneline.org.uk/By SafeLives

In this podcast Lucy McDonald speaks to Assistant Chief Constable Duncan Sloan, about how police in Scotland are responding to domestic abuse during the COVID-19 pandemic.By SafeLives

Rachel Ozanne speaks to Ursula - survivor and SafeLives Pioneer - and Dr Alison Gregory - a researcher from Bristol University - about how family, friends and neighbours can support someone living with domestic abuse during the current lockdown.By SafeLives

Throughout the COVID-19 crisis, we're speaking to survivors and professionals about the challenges they're facing due to the pandemic and the social distancing measures we are all taking. In this podcast, Jo Silver talks to Nicole Jacobs, the UK's Domestic Abuse Commissioner, about the domestic abuse sector response to the challenges of COVID-19. F…

Throughout the COVID-19 crisis, we're speaking to survivors and professionals about the challenges they're facing due to the pandemic and the social distancing measures we are all taking. In this podcast, Jo Silver speaks to DCC Louisa Rolfe of West Midlands Police about how the Police are responding to domestic abuse during this time.Please note: …

Young author and YouTuber Emily Merrill joins us to talk about her novel 'Mine', which follows the story of student Avery's experience of domestic abuse at the hands of her boyfriend Luke.Follow Emily on social media:@ALittleWriterEmYouTube: alittlewriteremBy SafeLives

In this podcast, Jo Silver talks to Rachel Williams - survivor, campaigner and SafeLives Pioneer, about what people currently living with an abuser may be feeling at this time, and some tips on how people can help to keep themselves and each other safe. For information and resources from SafeLives during the COVID-19 situation, visit our dedicated …

As part of our project gathering the voices of men and boys, Susie spoke to Godfrey about his experiences of domestic abuse. Note: this interview contains some descriptions of abusive behaviourBy SafeLives

We're gathering the voices of men and boys, exploring relationships, masculinity and more. In this interview, Susie speaks to eleven year old Cole about what it's like to be a boy growing up today - and what sort of man he'd like to beBy SafeLives

Michelle Phillips, Head of Practice at SafeLives, spoke to Dr Emma Katz about the significance of the relationship between the non abusive parent and their children with children's social care.Dr Emma Katz, Senior Lecturer at Liverpool Hope University, explores the impact of domestic abuse on children and young people. Her work looks at the relatio…

As part of our project gathering the voices of men and boys around relationships, masculinity and abuse, Ruth spoke to Justin Hancock. Take our voices of men and boys survey: https://www.snapsurveys.com/wh/s.asp?k=155626547271Justin runs www.bishuk.com, a website for over 14s about sex, love and you. His website for practitioners is www.bishtrainin…

As part of our Spotlight on parents experiencing domestic abuse, we speak to Anna Mitchell, UK Lead for Safe and Together, about the Safe and Together model and how it relates to domestic abuse and social workBy SafeLives

Professor Gene Feder discusses his work on a new intervention, combining mental health support and domestic abuse advocacyBy SafeLives

Amy speaks to Jessica Southgate from Agenda, about how mental health services are treating womenBy SafeLives

Brandy speaks to Dr Savin Bapir-Tardy from IKWRO, about the impact of 'honour'-based violence and abuse on women's mental healthBy SafeLives

Collette speaks to Kylee Trevellion from the Women's Mental Health department at King's College LondonDownload a transcript: http://safelives.org.uk/sites/default/files/resources/Kylee%20podcast%20transcript.pdfBy SafeLives

As part of our Spotlight on domestic abuse and mental health, Brandy speaks to Jane and Natalie from Shared Lives who, together with SafeLives are piloting an innovative which involves survivors of domestic abuse living with a Shared Lives carerBy SafeLives

Collette, Kathryn and Shakti, who all work in the domestic abuse sector, share their experiences of mental health problems, as well as discussing childhood experiences of domestic abuse.By SafeLives

Maria speaks to Chief Inspector Julie Fry, of Hampshire Constabulary, about the police response to LGBT people experiencing domestic abuseBy SafeLives

In this podcast, Collette speaks to Berkely Wild, founder and director of The Diversity Trust – a community interest company that aims to influence social change to create a fairer and safer society. Berkeley talks about how The Diversity Trust collaborated with Bristol based Next Link domestic abuse service in a year long project to improve access…

Penny met with Tara Stone, the founder and director of Be – a trans community support, development and campaigning organisation. We talked about how to ensure services and organisations are inclusive of gender diverse people, and the additional barriers faced by gender diverse people who may be experiencing abuse.Read a transcript: https://tinyurl.…

Collette meets with Leanne from Stonewall Housing, who explains how traditional housing options for victims of domestic abuse may be difficult for LGBT Plus people to access and how, in some cases, they may leave that person at risk of further abuse.Read the transcript: https://tinyurl.com/yc86sjrvBy SafeLives

SafeLives Insights data indicates that bisexual women are particularly vulnerable when experiencing domestic abuse, especially in terms of mental health. Ruth and Collette from SafeLives sat down to discuss their experiences as bisexual women, and the difficulties that bi women face when accessing domestic abuse services.…

Rise runs a specialist LGBT refuge project offering temporary accommodation, outreach and resettlement support to medium and high risk LGBT survivors of domestic abuse. Evelyn has worked as an LGBT specialist Idva and here talks about some of the potential barriers faced by lesbian and bisexual women and highlights good practice points for Idva ser…

Justin Varney, National Lead for Adult Health and Wellbeing and co-author of a new report that explores, amongst other issues, talks about how domestic abuse is a serious and under-researched health issue for L,B, & T women and other women who have sex with women. Read a transcript: https://tinyurl.com/ybuzp2wy…

Collette speaks to Millie and Iain from Galop, about the needs of their clients, and how they manage safety planning and riskRead a transcript: https://tinyurl.com/yd2jm42pBy SafeLives

Over the next seven weeks we’ll be shining a spotlight on lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans victims of domestic abuse.In this episode, Collette speaks to Jude, the helpline manager at Galop - the LGBT+ anti-violence charity. If you're LGBT+ and are worried about your relationship or afraid of your partner, help is available. Call 0800 999 5428Read a…

As part of our 16 Days Campaign, Communications Officer Ruth interviewed Deidre, a former Hospital Idva. For more content and resources from 16 Days, visit our website: http://safelives.org.uk/news-views/16daysBy SafeLives

In this episode Deidre speaks to Joan Coulton from Basis, a Yorkshire based charity working with adult women who are sex working. Joan talks about the additional barriers and challenges these women can face and how the Housing First model can help to address some of those challenges.Download a transcript: http://tinyurl.com/ycm2rnaf…

As part of our Spotlight on domestic abuse and homelessness, Kelly Henderson, Business Manager (Domestic Abuse) at Gentoo, talks to us about the impact of moving or staying put on the recovery of women experiencing domestic abuse.By SafeLives

As part of our Spotlight on domestic abuse and homelessness, Deidre talk to Lucy Watson from Fulfilling Lives about their hopes to change the way that services come together to support victims and survivors of domestic abuse who have multiple and complex needs.For a transcript of this interview see: http://bit.ly/2y8Iccg…

Judith met with Jane Anderson, Services Manager for Housing Choice in Swinton. Jane has been working in the housing sector since 1993, and has established herself as an expert on the local authority’s statutory responsibilities to victims and survivors who have been made homeless because of domestic abuse. In her interview she provides vital inform…

Deidre speaks to Amanda Bloxsome, Services Manager for Threshold’s Housing First. In her interview, Amanda talks about how Theshold has used the Housing First model to successfully support women with offending histories experiencing homelessness. She also talks about how each woman’s experience of homelessness and offending history links to experie…

Deidre speaks to Aly Vernon, Chlidren’s Specialist at Survive in South Gloucestershire, about the combined effects of homelessness and domestic abuse on children. Aly and Deidre discuss what we can do as professionals to create a whole family approach to homelessness and domestic abuse for children, parents and perpetrators.Visit our Spotlight home…

As a part of our Spotlight on homelessness and domestic abuse, Deidre has met with Aisha Sharif from Standing Together Against Domestic Violence. In her interview, Aisha talks about the pivotal role social housing providers play in identifying and responding to domestic abuse, and how the Domestic Abuse Housing Alliance ensures that all housing pro…

This week Deidre has met with Dr. Lucy Allwright from Against Violence and Abuse (AVA). Lucy shares the insights she’s gained from speaking to homeless survivors of domestic abuse, and some of the vital changes that we must make to better support the women who are often hidden from services. Download a transcript: http://tinyurl.com/y9q7f4tlVisit o…

As a part of our Spotlight on homelessness and domestic abuse, Deidre has met with Louisa Steele from Standing Together Against Domestic Violence. Louisa talks to Deidre about why considering multiple disadvantages is key to supporting women who have experienced domestic abuse and homelessness, and how the Housing First model offers a new way of su…

Ariana works for an black and minority ethnic women's organisation called Saheliya. In this podcast she looks at the connection between young people, mental health and 'honour'-based violence. We hope you find the interview and interesting and informative as we have.By SafeLives