Domestic abuse

Grant-funding opportunity: 24/7 Sexual Violence Support Service

Grant-funding opportunity – 24/7 Sexual Violence Support Service  

Grant-funding opportunity – 24/7 Sexual Violence Support Service   The Ministry of Justice has launched a new grant funding opportunity to provide a national, free 24/7 Sexual Violence Support Service to victims and survivors in England and Wales.   The government’s End to End Review of the Criminal Justice System Response to Rape found that the provision of support

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The Four Women’s Aid Federations briefing on the Human Rights Act reform

The Four Women’s Aid Federations from Scotland, England, Wales, and Northern Ireland briefing on the Human Rights Act reform On 8th March 2022, the Ministry of Justice’s consultation on the ‘Human Rights Act Reform: A Modern Bill of Rights’ closes. This date is particularly pertinent as it is International Women’s Day – however, the four

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A year in focus – the annual audit of domestic abuse services in England

A year in focus – the annual audit of domestic abuse services in England Today we have published The Domestic Abuse Report: the Annual Audit 2022, looking at the work of domestic services in England and the experiences of women who use them. We found over a third (35.1%) of service users reported feeling depressed

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Women’s Aid welcomes funding and support for domestic abuse survivors

Women’s Aid welcomes funding and support for domestic abuse survivors, announced today by the Department for Levelling Up, Communities and Housing.   Isabelle Younane, head of policy, campaigns and public affairs at Women’s Aid, said: “Women’s Aid welcomes this much-needed funding to ensure that refuges are equipped to provide life-saving support for survivors, including healthcare,

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