Today SafeLives and ASSIST launch the Domestic Abuse Court Advocacy Standards Launch for professionals in Scotland; These standards will help explain domestic abuse court advocacy to the general public, including victims survivors and professionals. safelives.org.uk/sites/default/…

What an #IWD   ! It was a joy to share the work of our wee team Kirsty Campbell L.A. Pham and Louise Glasgow City Council ASSIST. Please have a read!

(1/4) Today HM Inspectorate of Prosecution in Scotland publishes our inspection of how well COPFS manages and prosecutes domestic abuse cases at sheriff summary level. We make 27 recommendations for improvement. ➡️Read more at prosecutioninspectorate.scot/publications/t…

⭐Hampshire Authentic Voice Panel – now open! We are delighted to share an amazing opportunity for survivors of #DomesticAbuse to help transform Hampshire’s response to domestic abuse. Closes 19th July. Learn more: bit.ly/4eAH8ly Hampshire County Council

SafeLives Pioneers and Changemakers have written an open letter. "Like the scourge of #DomesticAbuse, this situation needs all of society to change things for the better. Let us come together to reject hatred in all its forms..." Read in full here: safelives.org.uk/news-views/pio…

Our survey on how COPFS responds to those who phone or email its National Enquiry Point closes this Friday. Don't forget to complete the survey and tell us what you think of the service! Details⬇️

SafeLives Scotland were honoured to be in Holyrood Park this morning at the unveiling of a new information board at a local cairn. Built to commemorate Margaret Hall, who was murdered by her husband in 1720, the new board ensures Margaret's story will known by locals and

We know that navigating legal systems as a survivor of gender-based violence can be confusing and lonely. Our legal guides provide accessible and user-friendly advice and information on a range of topics. View our legal guides and factsheets here: bit.ly/LegalGuides

Holy shit this is INCREDIBLE work from Led By Donkeys. And bonus points for projecting the entire thing on Tesla headquarters, effectively turning Elon Musk’s building’s most visible exterior side into a cinema screen to broadcast the tale of his corruption and political malfeasance

🧵1/3 📢 Calling all Idvas, Idaas, and frontline DA professionals📢 It’s time to have your say (and be entered into a prize draw while you’re at it).