Standing Together

@wesstreeting responds to @Jess4Lowestoft’s question on how the NHS #10YearHealthPlan will address #domesticabuse as a ‘public health emergency’ We are grateful to Jess for her question and for the Health Secretary’s acknowledgement that the NHS has a key role to play.

🚨 FREE CCR WORKSHOP TASTER 🚨 Join our Intersectionality CCR Workshop on 10 Feb (1.30–3pm). Members: FREE Non-members can attend as a free taster, email ccr@standingtogether.org.uk. A CCR only works when it works for everyone.

Read our full response to the new reforms announced by the Home Secretary today. standingtogether.org.uk/news/stada-res… #VAWG #DomesticAbuse

Yesterday’s National Plan to End Homelessness recognises domestic abuse as a key driver and commits to a Whole Housing Approach. Our full statement is available here: standingtogether.org.uk/news/stada-sta… #DomesticAbuse #Homelessness #VAWG

We were struck by the message that our systems were not built to respond to domestic abuse and must change. Thank you to IFAS and Bernie Ryan OBE for convening this important space. Research: ifas.org.uk/strangulation-…

The day highlighted new IFAS research, the importance of listening to young people, and work underway to strengthen clinical responses. The contribution from EmilyTest was a powerful reminder of the cost of missed opportunities.

Yesterday our CEO Cherryl Henry-Leach and Head of Service Alison Ashton attended the IFAS Conference on children, young people and the growing normalisation of strangulation, often referred to as “choking”.

We’re recruiting a Senior Trainer to strengthen the health sector’s response to domestic abuse. Part-time, remote role. Apply here: standingtogether.livevacancies.co.uk/#/job/details/… #Job #Recruitment #HiringNow #NewJob #HealthJob #Training

We’re joining the global #16Days campaign, led by @UN_Women, to #UNiTE to End Digital Violence Against All Women and Girls. Violence doesn’t stop at the door, or the screen. Join our events exploring how to build safer, connected systems: 👉standingtogether.org.uk/16-days-of-act… #EndVAWG

We are deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Baroness Helen Newlove. Our sincere condolences to her loved ones and family. Her tireless advocacy for victims of crime and commitment to justice leaves a lasting legacy. A profound loss to the VAWG sector.

19 children have been killed during unsafe child contact in the last decade. We honour Claire Throssell MBE’s decade of campaigning. Repeal of presumption of contact + new amendment removing parental responsibility from serious sexual offenders are vital steps toward child safety

We welcome Dame Nicole Jacobs' new report on improving the Family Court's response to domestic abuse. "This is not just about improving survivors' experience of the Family Court - it is about saving and protecting lives." Read more here - domesticabusecommissioner.uk/majority-of-fa… #DomesticAbuse

“It’s really exceptional work. It’s broadening our ambition, giving concrete evaluation and insight into the kinds of things that we need to do more of.” — Dame Nicole Jacobs, Domestic Abuse Commissioner Read the full evaluation ⤵️ standingtogether.org.uk/news/breakthro…

New research shows how housing-led responses can transform safety + prevention for domestic abuse survivors. ✅ 98% prevented from homelessness 💷 £1 spent = £10 saved in public services Read more 👉 standingtogether.org.uk/news/breakthro… #WholeHousingApproach #VAWG

New training available: Domestic Abuse Legal Tools & Powers Awareness 📅 Thurs 30 Oct | 9:30am-1 pm 💷 £90 pp Learn how to help clients understand the legal protections available - survivor-led, empowering, practical. 🔗 bit.ly/3ZzO4g1 #DomesticAbuse #Training

Wenesday night’s BBC Panorama exposed shocking racism & misogyny in the Met Police - echoing what survivors tell us. “This is only the surface. A deeper dive & an overhaul of the culture is urgently required.” – Jo Choi, COO, STADA #DomesticAbuse #StandingTogether

Today’s Metro features @AAFDA6 & Standing Together calling for a new law to hold perpetrators accountable when abuse contributes to suicide. “Victims & their families deserve justice.” – Cherryl Henry-Leach, CEO STADA Read more: metro.co.uk/2025/10/03/cal… #VAWG #DomesticAbuse

Final call: 30 Sept, 1.30–3.30pm Embedding anti-racism & intersectionality in DA housing responses — with speakers from Islington Council, MEWSo & IKWRO. Register: bit.ly/4nD94Jg #DAHA #DomesticAbuse #Housing

We stand in solidarity with Imkaan and Sikh Women’s Aid  for the safety of Black and minoritised women and girls. Please amplify the message by sharing their statements. We are appalled and do not tolerate or condone the weaponisation of VAWG to push racist and divisive agendas.

EVAW + 200+ orgs incl. Standing Together publish the 5 Key Tests for the #VAWG Strategy. ✔ Prevention ✔ All forms ✔ No discrimination ✔ Sustainable funding ✔ Cross-gov accountability Health, housing & education must all play their part. 🔗 bit.ly/4mPXJ8L

In the latest episode of #How Do You Cope?, host, advocate and STADA Ambassador John Robins speaks with Chermal Williams, Head of Services. “It’s your word against his and for some reason, it’s still not enough.” 🎙️ Full episode: 🔗 ow.ly/QHW750WwhwM #SupportSurvivors