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SafeLives Charity @safelives.bsky.social · 17h

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Berkshire Women's Aid are committed to providing comprehensive support in a safe and non-judgmental environment to anyone experiencing domestic abuse with emergency accommodation and emotional support.

For more information about our Leading Lights accreditation ⬇️
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About our Leading Lights programme

Leading Lights is SafeLives’ gold standard accreditation programme for community-based domestic abuse services across the UK

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SafeLives Charity @safelives.bsky.social · 17h

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✨ We want to shout out our colleagues at Berkshire Women's Aid Idva, outreach and refuge services who have successfully achieved #LeadingLights accreditation.

This is a great achievement which demonstrates their dedication to providing essential support for those impacted by #DomesticAbuse.

SafeLives Leading Lights post with graphic of a firework and text that reads "Congratulations! Berkshire Women's Aid".

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SafeLives Charity @safelives.bsky.social · 1d

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Her Centre empowers women to move away from abuse, and to move forward with their lives in Greenwich through free emotional and practical support including legal advice.

For more information about our Leading Lights accreditation ⬇️
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About our Leading Lights programme

Leading Lights is SafeLives’ gold standard accreditation programme for community-based domestic abuse services across the UK

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SafeLives Charity @safelives.bsky.social · 1d

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✨ We want to shout out our colleagues at Her Centre IDSVA Service who have successfully achieved #LeadingLights accreditation.

This is a great achievement which demonstrates their dedication and commitment to providing essential support for those impacted by #DomesticAbuse.

SafeLives Leading Lights post with graphic of a firework and text that reads "Congratulations! Her Centre IDSVA Service".

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SafeLives Charity @safelives.bsky.social · 6d

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➡️ Donate today to help us on our mission to end domestic abuse, for everyone, for good.

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#NationalPoetryDay #DomesticAbuse #VAWG #SurvivorVoice

SafeLives National Poetry Day post with illustration of a hand writing a heart and text that reads "And so I live in a shell. I do quite well. And what have I learned. Without the love I have yearned. Babs (Domestic abuse survivor)".

SafeLives Charity @safelives.bsky.social · 6d

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At SafeLives, we work hard to ensure every survivor can be heard, believed, and supported on their journey to safety and healing.

SafeLives National Poetry Day post with illustration of a hand writing a heart and text that reads "And I haven’t got there yet. I can feel when my mind gets set. When someone else comes through the door. And I can’t take any more. Babs (Domestic abuse survivor)".

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SafeLives Charity @safelives.bsky.social · 6d

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Her poem speaks to both the pain of control and the courage of reclaiming voice and choice.

SafeLives National Poetry Day post with illustration of a hand writing a heart and text that reads "And in order to heal and grow. I had to say no. To anyone who dared get too close. Because what I feared the most. Was someone else doing the same. Making me to blame. Babs (Domestic abuse survivor)".

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SafeLives Charity @safelives.bsky.social · 6d

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This National Poetry Day, we’re honoured to share these words from Babs, a survivor of domestic abuse.

SafeLives National Poetry Day post with illustration of a hand writing a heart and text that reads "I was like a puppet on
a string. For him. And I didn’t see the sign. As he slowly took over my mind. Babs (Domestic abuse survivor)".

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SafeLives Charity @safelives.bsky.social · 6d

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🕊️ “I was like a puppet on a string. For him. And I didn’t see the sign. As he slowly took over my mind…”

SafeLives National Poetry Day post with illustration of a hand writing a heart and text that reads "I don’t know how long it has
taken. For me to awaken. That it is normal to make your own decisions. To hear your own voice. And make your own choice. Babs (Domestic abuse survivor)".

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SafeLives Charity @safelives.bsky.social · 6d

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The @drivepartnership.bsky.social, established by @respectuk.bsky.social, SafeLives, and Social Finance, is working to end domestic abuse and protect victim-survivors by disrupting, challenging, and changing the behaviour of those who are causing harm.

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SafeLives Charity @safelives.bsky.social · 6d

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In the majority of cases, those who cause harm are known to the victim – blaming specific groups like migrants or marginalised communities doesn't keep anyone safe.

The real work lies in preventing harm, reducing risk, supporting recovery, and holding perpetrators everywhere to account.

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SafeLives Charity @safelives.bsky.social · 6d

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We welcome Helen Millichap’s comments and fully agree that the real work of ending violence against women must not be overshadowed by political disputes.

#VAWG #DomesticAbuse #AntiRacism

Top cop warns of 'distraction' from threat facing women

Helen Millichap told Sky News that the "real threat" of violence against women and girls comes from a "multitude" of places, not just asylum seekers.

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SafeLives Charity @safelives.bsky.social · 8d

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🗓️ Spring 2026 course!
🔔 Applications deadline - 24 November 2025

Learn more and apply below ⬇️
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#DomesticAbuseScotland #ScotlandTraining #DomesticAbuseTraining #DomesticAbuse #DomesticViolence #VAWG

Independent Domestic Abuse Advocacy (Idaa) Training: Scotland

Idaa training helps practitioners in Scotland gain the knowledge and skills to offer a safe and effective response to high risk victims of domestic abuse.

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SafeLives Charity @safelives.bsky.social · 8d

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🔹 Suitable for DA practitioners and managers carrying, or supporting those who carry, active caseloads, with at least six months of experience.

🔹 Delivered in partnership between SafeLives, ASSIST and Scottish Women's Aid.

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SafeLives Charity @safelives.bsky.social · 8d

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Interested in Idva training but live in Scotland? 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

Our ‘Independent Domestic Abuse Advocate (Idaa) course’ is ideal for Scottish practitioners.

🔹 Just like our Idva course, you'll learn how to best support DA victims, survivors and their children, but within the Scottish context.

SafeLives post with text that reads "Scotland. Independent Domestic Abuse Advocate (Idaa) training. Learn how to best support domestic abuse victims, survivors and their children. Training this way".

SafeLives post with text that reads "The course is: online, accredited and developed in partnership with ASSIST and Scottish Women’s Aid".

SafeLives post with text that reads "Learn how to: increase the safety of DA victims, boost your confidence through group work, improve your career prospects and learn alongside other Scottish DA practitioners".

SafeLives post with text that reads "Important note. This is not an entry level course. The broad range of topics covered means it is only suitable for practitioners with at least six months of experience".

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SafeLives Charity @safelives.bsky.social · 9d

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Upcoming online focus groups:
🔹 Tuesday 30 Sept 1pm
🔹 Monday 6 Sept 10am & 1pm

👉 Register your interest here: ow.ly/VEWM50X3FIZ

#DomesticAbuse #VAWG #Idva #Idaa #MilitaryFamilies #Veterans #SocialWork #Police #Probation #Housing #Education #Healthcare #MentalHealth

SafeLives Charity @safelives.bsky.social · 9d

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We’re inviting professionals with experience of working with victims/survivors and/or perpetrators in a military context to join a focus group. Your insights into the support you’ve provided - and the barriers you’ve seen - will help improve the response for military communities.

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SafeLives Charity @safelives.bsky.social · 9d

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With funding from the @armybenevolentfund.bsky.social, we’re working to strengthen the support available to victim/survivors of domestic abuse in serving and veteran families - including the Army, RAF and Navy.

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SafeLives Charity @safelives.bsky.social · 9d

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📢 Online focus group opportunity - share your insights on military families affected by domestic abuse.

SafeLives post with camouflage graphic and text that reads "Are you a professional who has experience working with military families? We need your voice! Register your interest to take
part in our online focus group".

SafeLives post with camouflage graphic and text that reads "We want to speak to professionals in the following services: Social work, Police, Military Police, Probation, CJS staff, Housing, Education, Substance misuse, Healthcare and Mental health".

SafeLives post with camouflage graphic and text that reads "Your voice will help us understand what works well and the challenges professionals face in supporting victims/survivors and perpetrators of domestic abuse within the military community".

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SafeLives Charity @safelives.bsky.social · 16d

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📢 SafeLives at #LabourPartyConference 📢

Our CEO, Ellen Miller, will be chairing a vital panel discussion: “Victims in their own right? How to better protect babies, children and young victims affected by domestic abuse.”

🗓 Sunday 28 September
⏰ 17:45
📍 Theatre 2, Youth Zone & Skills Hub

SafeLives post promoting the Labour Party Conference panel: "Victims in their own right? How to better protect babies, children and young victims affected by domestic abuse", highlighting panelists from SafeLives, NSPCC, Coram and The For Baby's Sake Trust.

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SafeLives Charity @safelives.bsky.social · 14d

Our Drive partners, @respectuk.bsky.social have published the latest Make a Change Impact Report, showing the power of early intervention in preventing harm and supporting survivors. Together, we can end domestic abuse, for everyone, for good 💙

SafeLives Charity @safelives.bsky.social · 14d

Such an important initiative - congratulations team! We are proud to partner with such a wonderful organisation 💙

SafeLives Charity @safelives.bsky.social · 15d

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If you’re bisexual and experiencing abuse, you are not alone.
Please visit galop.org.uk for support.

🔗 Read our research: ow.ly/47G350WWHmj

Bisexual victims & survivors | Domestic abuse

This briefing looks at the experiences of domestic abuse survivors who are bisexual women and compares them to those of heterosexual women.

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SafeLives Charity @safelives.bsky.social · 15d

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🩷 Making sure support services are truly inclusive for bisexual people.

💜 Ensuring those on the frontline treat all abuse - regardless of who the perpetrator is - with care and seriousness.

💙 Listening to bisexual survivors, sharing their stories, and amplifying their voices.

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SafeLives Charity @safelives.bsky.social · 15d

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We know that being bisexual doesn’t just multiply the risk - it can also multiply the barriers to getting help. Discrimination, misunderstanding, invisibility.

On this day, and everyday, we commit to ⬇️

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