What it costs to flee abuse and stay safe By Harriette Drew, Senior Policy Officer A common myth about domestic abuse is: ‘If it was really that bad, she’d leave’. This completely misses the obstacles survivors face. Even once a woman has made up her mind to leave – which can itself be very difficult […]
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The Price of Safety The cost of leaving an abuser and rebuilding a safe, independent life This research aims to quantify the costs survivors may face when fleeing a perpetrator and building a new life. It sets these costs within the context of economic abuse, intersectional barriers and the state support available. The findings highlight
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Funding safer futures A government pathway for the quantity and quality of funding required to help women and children experiencing domestic abuse Our analysis finds that the government spent an estimated £195 million on local domestic abuse support services in England in 2023-24, although we recognise that there are a number of limitations to this
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The Domestic Abuse Report 2024: The Annual Audit The Domestic Abuse Report 2024: The Annual Audit, situated in the context of our 50-year anniversary as a federation, looks at the provision and uptake of domestic abuse services in England. The report demonstrates how specialist domestic abuse services are working at, or even over, capacity more
Nowhere to Turn 2023 This report details the findings of the No Woman Turned Away project and the stories of the survivors supported by the project. Further adding to our evidence base, this report shines a light on the perilous and difficult journeys that many survivors who face structural barriers or inequalities in accessing refuge
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Investing to save: the economic case for funding specialist domestic abuse support This report presents research by Women’s Aid and economic analysis by ResPublica. Women’s Aid finds that the economic case is clear for the UK Government to commit to investing £427 million per year, as a minimum, to fund specialist domestic abuse services for
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I’ve left and I need support On this page: The effects of domestic abuse Starting over after abuse Mental health support after leaving abuse Helping your child after abuse Counselling and self-care The effects of domestic abuse Domestic abuse can have a considerable impact on your health and wellbeing – and your children. The immediate physical
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Change That Lasts Impact Briefings The first briefing includes early findings of the our new approach, Change That Lasts detailing the awareness raising activities and support provided by ambassadors and professionals. The second briefing includes further findings from our delivery of Change That Lasts. It details the support provided by ambassadors and professionals. The third
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Rail to Refuge: impact briefing The Rail to Refuge scheme offers free train travel to women, children and men fleeing domestic abuse, who have been given an offer of a place in refuge. This impact briefing outlines the evidence base behind the Rail to Refuge scheme, the inception of the scheme, the impact on survivors
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The Women’s Aid Annual Survey Women’s Aid conducts a survey of all domestic abuse services in England each year. The findings of this survey make up the largest collection of such data in the country, giving invaluable insights into the work of the domestic abuse sector and the experiences and needs of the women and
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