21 Years of SafeLives: Changing the Story of Domestic Abuse Our CEO, Ellen Miller reflects on 21 years of SafeLives, our impact and our bold vision for ending domestic abuse for everyone, for good.

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We can’t wait to see what we do next. Together, we will end domestic abuse, for everyone, for good.

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#SafeLivesIs21 post with text that reads "Working for SafeLives and helping to raise awareness about the many forms that domestic abuse can take is a privilege. I hope that someone in a similar situation to the one I was in learns about what constitutes as domestic abuse and is able to become safer, sooner (Anonymous)".

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💙 Their voices inform everything we do, and together, we’re changing the system—for every adult and child survivor.

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Let’s celebrate 21 years of impact by making sure the next 21 years bring even more change.

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21 Years of SafeLives: Changing the Story of Domestic Abuse Our CEO, Ellen Miller reflects on 21 years of SafeLives, our impact and our bold vision for ending domestic abuse for everyone, for good.

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💙 Read our CEO Ellen Miller’s reflections on 21 years of impact — and our bold vision for what comes next: ow.ly/pLbq50VFvX2

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We continue to campaign at the highest levels to make sure survivors are heard, and evidence drives action.

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#SafeLivesIs21 post with a graphic of bunting and a radiator and text that reads "Sue contacted her local domestic abuse service as she hadn’t been able to afford a gas cylinder and went without heating for two weeks. She had been wearing multiple layers of clothing and going to bed early to avoid the cold. With the Circle Fund, the service gave Sue the money to purchase a new gas cylinder".

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These small grants can be the turning point that helps someone take that first step towards a new life.

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Help us continue raising the bar for domestic abuse support services.

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Together with our brilliant partners—Ashiana Network, Panah, Rock Pool, NDADA, and My CWA— we’ve helped develop resources and approaches to ensure interventions better reflect and support the needs of these children and their families 💙

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#SafeLivesIs21 post with graphic of bunting and text that reads "We created the world’s first Domestic Abuse Court Advocacy (DACA) standards!".

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📢 Did you know? SafeLives launched the world’s first #DomesticAbuse Court Advocacy (DACA) standards—raising the bar for survivor support in the criminal justice system.

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#DomesticAbuse professionals change lives—but they need the right #Training 📢

This year alone, we’ve trained 11,000+ professionals and first responders —equipping them with the skills to spot abuse, assess risk, and support survivors effectively.

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We’re making the Marac model even stronger - pushing for earlier intervention and better support for children.

💙 £21 helps us improve frontline responses and keep families safe.

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Our evidence based Insights service Insights enables services to understand client needs using reliable evidence, ensuring they provide the right resources to victims, survivors and their families

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💬 "Many vulnerable, previously ‘hidden’ children who are living with domestic abuse are identified through the Marac process." – Health

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#SafeLivesIs21 post with a graphic of bunting with text that reads "The risk assessment was the thing that made the difference to me. It made me realise that I was a victim of domestic abuse, and it really shook me. It was a massive shock but also a turning point. It really put it into perspective for me. It really helped (Survivor of domestic abuse)".

The #Dash Risk Checklist helps save lives - but we need your support to continue improving and expanding it.

💙 £21 will help us refine and expand life-saving tools like Dash, ensuring every #DomesticAbuse survivor is heard and protected.

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We were honoured to celebrate 21 years of SafeLives alongside survivors, families of victims, campaigners and partners — and our Patron, Her Majesty The Queen 💙

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Every £21 donation helps train more professionals, ensuring no survivor is left to navigate the system alone 💙

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Foundation: Idva training Idva Foundation Training enhances practical knowledge of domestic violence, helping provide the best possible support for domestic abuse victims and survivors.

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Today, over 4,000 Idvas work across the UK, providing lifesaving support every day.

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Reception hosted by Her Majesty The Queen at Clarence House on 1st April 2025 to mark SafeLives' 21st birthday. Attendees including SafeLives' Changemakers, CEO and Trustees pictured.

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We were proud to present Her Majesty with the Starfish Award for her ongoing commitment to amplifying survivor voices and shining a light on abuse.

Here’s to the next chapter. Together, we’ll keep pushing for change.

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Donate today. Together we can and we will end domestic abuse ⬇️
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💙 #SafeLivesIs21! In 2004, we started with a bold idea: focus on risk to get help to victims in the most danger, fast.