Standing Together Welcomes National Rollout of Victim Attendance at Parole Hearings – Stresses Need for Survivor-Centred Support Within a Coordinated Community Response
Standing Together welcomes the national rollout of victim attendance at parole hearings across England and Wales, effective from 1 April 2025. This follows a successful pilot in Greater Manchester and the South West, where victims reported feeling more confident and reassured by witnessing the process of accountability within parole proceedings. The new measure allows victims […]
“What Would Ellen Pence Do?”: The Enduring Power of Coordinated Community Response in the Fight Against Domestic Abuse
Today, we sit down with Tanya, Criminal Justice Programme Manager at Standing Together Against Domestic Abuse, to explore her journey from crime analyst to national systems change advocate. In a world increasingly reliant on algorithms and analytics, I often find myself guided by a simple question: What would Ellen Pence do? I never truly met her, […]
World Health Day 2025: Safeguarding Futures Through Professional Training
Every year, World Health Day, reminds us that health is more than just the absence of illness—it’s about safety, dignity, and protection. Yet, for many experiencing domestic abuse, health services remain one of the few places where they can seek help. The question is: are public sector professionals equipped to respond? At Standing Together Against […]
Healthy Futures Start with Safety: Why Healthcare Must Lead the Response to Domestic Abuse
This World Health Day (7 April), we are launching A Whole System Response: Healthcare Holds the Key—a survivor-led animation—and calling on health professionals to take the #SurvivorPledges. The Crisis: Healthcare’s Missed Opportunity 80% of people experiencing domestic abuse seek help through healthcare services—often as their first or only point of contact. (IRISi) Yet referral rates […]
Cherryl Henry-Leach Appointed to Ministry of Justice’s Women’s Justice Partnership Delivery Group to Tackle VAWG and Reform Criminal Justice System
Standing Together Against Domestic Abuse’s CEO brings decades of expertise to UK Government initiative aimed at halving violence against women and girls by 2030 We can confirm that Cherryl Henry-Leach, CEO of Standing Together, has been appointed to the UK Government’s Women’s Justice Partnership Delivery Group (PDG), a key initiative led by the Ministry of […]
From Lived Experience to Leadership: Why Housing Must Be a Lifeline for Survivors
A Survivor’s Journey to Change the System A people-first culture isn’t just a nice extra—it’s what makes businesses stronger, more resilient, and better places to be. When people thrive, so does the business. Today, we sit down with Nicki Clarke, Head of Housing at Standing Together Against Domestic Abuse, whose journey from survivor to sector […]
Safeguarding Adolescents Through Education, Regulation and Community Action
Adolescence is a period of growth—where young people shape their identities, form relationships, and develop the beliefs that they will take with them into adulthood. For too many, this transition is being shaped by harmful online content, toxic ideologies, and a lack of safe spaces to learn about healthy relationships. At Standing Together Against Domestic […]
Suicide is a Domestic Abuse Issue—We Need Urgent Action
The latest findings from the Domestic Homicide Project are devastating. Put simply, they are also unacceptable. In the past year alone, 262 people lost their lives due to domestic abuse in England and Wales, with 98 of these cases being suspected suicides following domestic abuse – and there is a concern that this figure may be […]
The Women at the Heart of Housing First: It’s Time for National Action
CEO Statement: From Harm to Home – A Call for Urgent Action Today, we came together to mark five years of the Westminster VAWG Housing First Project—a model that has transformed lives, provided lasting safety, and evidences that when we take a gender-responsive approach to homelessness, we see real change. At the centre of today’s […]
Join Us for the LIVE Launch of the Westminster VAWG Housing First Podcast: “From Harm to Home” on 25th March
Minister Rushanara Ali to Share Special Video Message at Groundbreaking Virtual Event. London, [21st March] – We are thrilled to announce the live launch of the Westminster Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) Housing First Podcast: From Harm to Home, a groundbreaking virtual event that will bring together key stakeholders, experts, and advocates to discuss […]