Jo Choi appointed Interim Chief Executive Officer of Standing Together Against Domestic Abuse
STADA Statement: Freedom from Violence and Abuse Strategy
STADA welcomes the launch of the Government’s Freedom from Violence and Abuse strategy, which rightly recognises violence against women and girls as a national emergency and affirms that ending VAWG is everyone’s business. The ambition to halve violence against women and girls within a decade is significant, and the commitment to a whole-of-government, whole-of-society response […]
STADA response: ‘Mahmood: Rapists and sex offenders will have “nowhere to hide”
Following the release of the below from the Home Office, STADA have the following to say:Standing Together Against Domestic Abuse welcomes the Government’s commitment to strengthening the national response to violence against women and girls. The scale of this ambition reflects the urgency of the challenge and we stand ready to support Government in its […]
Standing Together responds to the Sentencing Review and Government’s Recommendations
The publication of the Independent Sentencing Review marks a pivotal step in reforming sentencing practices in England and Wales. Standing Together Against Domestic Abuse welcomes the Government’s acceptance of almost all the recommendations, particularly those that acknowledge the urgent need for a more survivor-centred, trauma-informed, and coordinated approach to domestic abuse. Having taken the time […]
“A Housing Response That Saves Lives”: Nicki Clarke Speaks on BBC Radio Lincolnshire About DAHA and Survivor-Led Support
We were proud to hear Nicki Clarke, Head of Housing at Standing Together Against Domestic Abuse, speak with Frances Finn on BBC Radio Lincolnshire, shining a light on the critical role housing providers play in the national response to domestic abuse. In this powerful and insightful conversation, Nicki detailed the work of the Domestic Abuse […]
Standing Together’s Response to the Public Accounts Committee Report on Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG)
Standing Together Against Domestic Abuse welcomes the findings of the Public Accounts Committee’s inquiry into Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG). The report provides a critical and necessary assessment of the Government’s approach to tackling VAWG, which is a thorough and transparent analysis. We are honoured that Standing Together’s evidence has been cited in the […]
Standing Together Against Domestic Abuse Shortlisted for the Charity Awards 2025
Standing Together is delighted to announce that it has made the Final list for this year’s Charity Awards, the longest-running and most prestigious awards scheme in the charity sector. Our Whole Health project has been shortlisted in the Healthcare and Medical Research category, which aims to transform the way healthcare professionals respond to domestic abuse. […]
A Lifelong Commitment to Ending Domestic Abuse: In Conversation with Suzanne Harris
Mental Health Awareness Week Spotlight | By Standing Together Against Domestic Abuse When we sat down with Suzanne Harris, Community Safety Manager at Somerset Council, it was clear we were speaking to someone with deep expertise and long-standing commitment to tackling domestic abuse at every level. With nearly two decades of public service and 14 […]
Statement—Thousands of Children Left Without Support Amidst Domestic Abuse Service Crisis
Standing Together Against Domestic Abuse (STADA) is deeply saddened by the findings in the Domestic Abuse Commissioner’s new report, which exposes the national failure to provide adequate support for children experiencing domestic abuse. Despite the Domestic Abuse Act 2021 recognising children as victims in their own right, the current system is failing to meet that […]
Statement—Looking Ahead: Sustaining Health-Led Responses to Domestic Abuse
The Whole Health project has through its commissioned services grants and the Crossing Pathways network meetings demonstrated how embedding a Coordinated Health Response to domestic abuse within health systems, improves outcomes, and reduces long-term costs. Through survivor-led practice, specialist roles, and health sector partnerships, we’ve seen meaningful change across services. While the Home Office funding […]