Harmful Practices: A Community-Led Approach to Tackling Domestic Abuse
In this thought leadership piece, we sit down with Tilly Hall, Project Officer for Harmful Practices at Standing Together Against Domestic Abuse (STADA), to delve into the challenges and progress within the field of harmful practices. ‘Harmful practices’ is a term used to describe forms of gender-based violence and domestic abuse where escalation of abuse […]
Justice Reform: A Critical Opportunity to Protect Victim-Survivors
Standing Together Against Domestic Abuse welcomes the government’s review of criminal courts and its commitment to reducing delays that leave victim-survivors waiting too long for justice. As the Lord Chancellor rightly stated, “justice delayed is justice denied.” We believe that reforms must extend beyond reducing backlogs to address systemic failings. Strengthening Specialist Domestic Abuse Courts […]
Blooming Strong: An Ode to Resilience
As the 16 Days of Action Against Violence Against Women and Girls comes to a close, we take a moment to reflect, honour, and celebrate the incredible strength, courage, and resilience of women across the world. Women who rise from the fire and ashes of life’s most challenging circumstances. Women who wear the scars of […]
CEO Note: Ending 16 Days, Embracing a Lifetime of Action: Advancing Women’s Rights as Human Rights
“As the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence draws to a close today, coinciding with International Human Rights Day, we are reminded of the inextricable link between women’s rights and human rights. This campaign may conclude, but our commitment to ensuring dignity, safety, and equality for all continues steadfastly every single day. I look […]
Championing Multi-Agency Response to Domestic Abuse Through CCR
Ellen Pence’s LegacyStanding Together proudly acknowledges the pioneering work of Ellen Pence, who devised the Coordinated Community Response (CCR) and introduced it to Standing Together in 1995. As we approach the 30th anniversary of this transformative model, we remain committed to building on her vision of uniting agencies to tackle domestic abuse effectively. Q: Why […]
The Intersections of Leadership, Housing, and Domestic Abuse: A Conversation with Emma Storey
Emma Storey, Executive Director for Housing at Standing Together Against Domestic Abuse, exemplifies a compassionate and agile approach to leadership. Her work spans beyond the borders of the housing sector, influencing policy and practice in ways that transform lives. In this thought leadership piece, we explore her insights on leadership, housing for survivors, and the […]
CEO’s Reflection for 16 Days of Activism on Children and Young People’s Protection
Protecting Children from the Impact of Domestic Abuse — Domestic abuse is not just an issue between adults—it is a devastating child protection issue that has life-altering consequences. As outlined in the Domestic Abuse Act, children who witness or live with domestic abuse are recognised as victims in their own right. This recognition is critical to […]
Supporting Disabled Survivors of Domestic Abuse: A Call for Comprehensive Action
As we mark the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence, it is critical to reflect on the heightened risks faced by disabled survivors of domestic abuse. In the year ending March 2020, individuals with disabilities were nearly three times more likely to experience domestic abuse (11.8%) compared to those without disabilities (4.6%) in England […]
Championing Change: Chermal Williams on Advocacy, Leadership, and Resilience
Chermal Williams, Head of Services for Health and Training at Standing Together Against Domestic Abuse (STADA), shares her inspiring journey into the domestic abuse sector, her insights on leadership, and the transformative work STADA undertakes to combat abuse and support survivors. Chermal’s story begins with deeply personal roots. Growing up, she witnessed the destructive dynamics […]
Elevating Survivor Voices: The Impact of Co-Production and Collaboration at STADA
Over the past 13 months, we have had the privilege of working with our Health Team to facilitate a Co-Production Survivor Network that has been nothing short of inspiring. This dedicated group of survivors has worked alongside us to develop vital recommendations for best practices in the Health sector, helping ensure that survivor voices are […]