Author name: Sophie Ward

New Report from Women’s Aid Reveals Growing Barriers to Safety for Survivors of Domestic Abuse Women and children fleeing domestic abuse continue to face significant — and often life-threatening — obstacles, according to the ninth No Woman Turned Away (NWTA) report from Women’s Aid.  The 2024 report highlights the devastating consequences of a national shortage […]

Women’s Aid responds to the Spending Review which failed to acknowledge VAWG despite government manifesto pledge Isabelle Younane, Head of External Affairs at Women’s Aid said:   “In their election manifesto, the government made an ambitious pledge to halve violence against women and girls (VAWG) over the next decade. Yet, this commitment was once again

Women’s Aid respond to the Independent Sentencing Review Isabelle Younane, Head of External Affairs at Women’s Aid, said: “Since the Early Release Scheme, or SDS40, was announced, Women’s Aid has been deeply concerned that government plans to tackle the serious issue of prison overcrowding are being carried out at the expense of safety for women

Women’s Aid respond to National Audit Office report on family court services for children Sophie Francis-Cansfield, Head of Policy at Women’s Aid, said: “At Women’s Aid, we know that the family courts consistently fail women and children who have experienced domestic abuse, with many survivors being forced to wait long periods of times for their

Women’s Aid respond to plans to provide more consistent support to survivors of domestic and sexual abuse announced by the Ministry of Justice Alexandra Williams, Public Affairs and Campaign Manager at Women’s Aid, said: “Domestic abuse has a devastating impact on the mental wellbeing and physical safety of survivors, and it is essential that they

Women’s Aid respond to plans to remove officers guilty of misconduct from police forces Isabelle Younane, Head of External Affairs at Women’s Aid, said:  “Women’s Aid welcomes reforms to policing announced today by the Home Office, which will help ensure that forces are able to remove dangerous perpetrators from their ranks more swiftly. It is

Women’s Aid respond to the introduction of the Victim’s and Courts Bill Isabelle Younane, Head of External Affairs at Women’s Aid, said: “Women’s Aid welcomes the introduction of the Victim’s and Courts Bill today, and the long overdue opportunity that this legislation presents to improve the support available for survivors of domestic abuse, and other

What still needs to change four years on from the Domestic Abuse Act?  Farah Nazeer, Chief Executive of Women’s Aid, said:   “Four years ago this week, the Domestic Abuse Act received Royal Assent, becoming law. This landmark legislation has helped steer the national response to domestic abuse, introducing provisions in a wide range of areas,

Women’s Aid respond to the critical underfunding of services for children revealed in new report from the Domestic Abuse Commissioner Nikki Bradley MBE , Director of Services at Women’s Aid, said: “The Domestic Abuse Commissioner’s report has highlighted the critical underfunding and stretched capacity of domestic abuse service provisions for children across the country. While