Domestic Abuse Act 2021 Statutory Guidance Today, the Domestic Abuse Act 2021 statutory guidance has been published. This has been designed as a framework document to support organisations to identify and respond to domestic abuse. Farah Nazeer, chief executive of Women’s Aid said: “We welcome this statutory guidance on the comprehensive definition of domestic abuse […]
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Come Together to End Domestic Abuse Today, Women’s Aid launches ‘Come Together to End Domestic Abuse’, a two-year campaign ahead of the charity’s 50th birthday in 2024. The campaign aims to show the difference we can make if we all step up together and do what we can to end abuse. As part of the
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Family courts remain an unsafe and traumatic place for women and children Read our report: Two years, too long: Mapping action on the Harm Panel’s findings Progress in family courts for domestic abuse survivors has stalled. Wednesday 29th June 2022 Two years after a government report into the family courts, Women’s Aid has
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Women’s Aid responds: non-fatal strangulation offence Women’s Aid welcomes the introduction of the non-fatal strangulation offence which comes into force today. Farah Nazeer, chief executive of Women’s Aid said: “We are pleased that the government has listened to survivors, campaigners and organisations working to end violence against women and has made non-fatal strangulation a
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The conversation on consent: Our work with Netflix’s ‘Anatomy of a Scandal’ to inspire change By Farah Nazeer, chief executive of Women’s Aid: We welcomed the government’s recent announcement of a new 24/7 Sexual Violence Support Service to victims in England and Wales, and we are pleased that our colleagues at Rape Crisis will
Sentence of Angel Lynn’s perpetrator increased Farah Nazeer, chief executive at Women’s Aid said: “We welcome the increase in sentence for Angel Lynn’s perpetrator, which better reflects the seriousness of the crime. Sadly, what happened to Angel will have a lifelong impact on her and her family. Lenient sentences in domestic abuse cases send
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Becoming CEO for Women’s Aid: One Year On On my first year anniversary as CEO of Women’s Aid, I continue to be amazed by the power of our federation to work together to achieve real change for survivors of domestic abuse. Through research, campaigning and the delivery of vital services in uncertain and challenging times,
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Melanie Brown received MBE in New Year Honours Former Spice Girl recognised for her work with Women’s Aid to end domestic abuse Women’s Aid Patron Melanie Brown has been recognised with an MBE in the New Year Honours List for her unwavering commitment to supporting survivors and raising awareness of domestic abuse. The activist and former
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Domestic abuse survivors struggle to access mental health support – especially for Black and minoritised women Women’s Aid launches two new reports highlighting the devastating and long-lasting impact of domestic abuse on the mental health of survivors and their children Reports set out clear proposals to improve mental health response for survivors of domestic abuse Research is part of the
Women’s Aid launches Rail to Refuge impact briefing Since its launch, the scheme has helped 2,265 survivors including 650 children reach safety On average, Rail to Refuge helps 4 survivors, including children, find safety each day 64% of survivors would not have been able to travel without Rail to Refuge, and could have been
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