Spotting Stalking, Saving Lives: A Whole Health Response to Stalking and Abuse
During National Stalking Awareness Week, Standing Together Against Domestic Abuse (STADA) stands in solidarity with victims and survivors of stalking, calling for urgent, systemic change in how stalking is recognised and responded to—particularly within healthcare and safeguarding systems. Stalking is a serious form of abuse and gender-based violence. It is traumatic, life-altering, and dangerous, often […]
CEO Blog – Protecting Their Future: Why Safeguarding Children from Domestic Abuse Should Be a National Priority
By Cherryl Henry-Leach, CEO of Standing Together Against Domestic Abuse April 2025 | Child Abuse Prevention Month Every child deserves to grow up in a world where they feel safe, heard, and protected. But for far too many children in the UK, home is not a sanctuary—it is a place of fear, chaos, and harm. As […]
Blooming Strong Champions 2025: A Legacy of Resilience and Action
As Standing Together Against Domestic Abuse (STADA) marks the 10th anniversary of Blooming Strong, we are proud to honour this year’s Blooming Strong Champions—women who are leading the fight against domestic abuse, transforming the sector, and accelerating action for change. This recognition comes as we continue vital conversations around the fundamental rights of women and […]
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 […]