Statement on The Sanctuary Scheme Survey 2025
New research by Standing Together Against Domestic Abuse (STADA) and partners released today shows that while many councils are implementing schemes to help survivors of domestic abuse stay safe in their own homes – known as sanctuary schemes – only 60% of those responding to the survey said they had sufficient resources to deliver the […]
STADA Statement Response: A National Plan to End Homelessness
Today, the Government published it’s ‘National Plan to End Homelessness’. Domestic abuse is one of the leading causes of homelessness and we are pleased to see the Plan make specific recognition of this, as well as acknowledging the specific and compounding barriers experiencing by women and victim-survivors experiencing homelessness. To effectively address and respond to […]
On International Human Rights Day, Gloucester City Homes Awarded DAHA Gold Accreditation for Excellence in Protecting Survivors’ Rights
On a day dedicated to defending human rights around the world, Gloucester City Homes (GCH) has achieved the Domestic Abuse Housing Alliance (DAHA) Gold Accreditation – one of the highest award in the UK for excellence in domestic abuse practice within housing. This recognition places GCH among a small number of housing providers nationally who […]
Digital Systems, Housing Insecurity and Domestic Abuse
Over 80 organisations from across the UK – housing associations, local authorities, homelessness services, welfare teams, specialist domestic abuse organisations and policy leads – joined our webinar organised by the Housing team at Standing Together, Housing Insecurity, Digital Systems and Domestic Abuse, exploring how digitalisation of the benefits system is impacting survivors. The scale of […]
Breakthrough for Breaking Free: New Research Shows Housing Can Save Lives and Money
New research released today by the University of Lancashire and hailed by MPs as a ‘break-through for breaking free’, shows a special scheme to provide domestic abuse survivors with safe housing options prevents their homelessness, supports their safety, and can save Councils money. The evaluation of the Domestic Abuse Whole Housing Approach, delivered by Cheshire […]
“I Can Breathe Now Knowing I’m Safe”: Why Sanctuary Schemes Must Be Central to Domestic Abuse Housing Responses
When a survivor of domestic abuse says, “I can sleep peacefully with my children now” – it speaks to the heart of what Sanctuary Schemes achieve – safety, dignity, and the chance to rebuild. A couple of weeks ago, Emma Storey, Director of Housing at Standing Together, appeared on BBC Lincolnshire TV and radio, as […]