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 […]
Supporting Remote Employees: The Hidden Challenge of Domestic Abuse
Today, we sit with Jaz Bangerh, Director of People & Culture at Standing Together Against Domestic Abuse. She is passionate about people, wellbeing, and creating great workplace cultures. With a strong leadership background, she believes businesses should be more than just places to work; they should be spaces where people feel safe, valued, and able […]
From Harm to Home: An Interview with Louisa Steele on the Westminster Violence Against Women and Girls Housing First Project
This interview was conducted and written by Holly Ringrose, Business Support Officer, from the Housing team at Standing Together. In this discussion, Holly speaks with Louisa Steele, our Multiple Disadvantage and Homelessness Programme Manager, about the Westminster Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) Housing First Project and its impact. With so many women facing the […]
Empowering Professionals to Better Support Victim/Survivors: Why Domestic Abuse Training is Essential
This blog has been written by our Training Team at Standing Together Against Domestic Abuse. At Standing Together Against Domestic Abuse, we the Training Team work closely with professionals across a wide range of sectors – from health and housing to social care, criminal justice, and beyond. What we know, from decades of work within […]
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Contrary to popular belief, Lorem Ipsum is not simply random text. It has roots in a piece of classical Latin literature from 45 BC, making it over 2000 years old. Richard McClintock, a Latin professor at Hampden-Sydney College in Virginia, looked up one of the more obscure Latin words, consectetur, from a Lorem Ipsum passage, […]
Accelerating Action: Strengthening the Coordinated Community Response to End VAWG
This blog has been written by Adela Lategan, our CCR & Communities Manager. The government definition of Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) is ‘Acts of violence of abuse that we know disproportionately affect women and girls”. It covers crimes including rape and other sexual offences, stalking, domestic abuse, ‘honour’ based abuse (including female genital […]
Launching the CEO Blog on International Women’s Day: A Feminist, Intersectional Approach to Ending Domestic Abuse
We’re proud to introduce our CEO blog, a space where we will regularly share reflections, insights, and calls to action from Cherryl Henry-Leach. To launch, we begin with a powerful statement on International Women’s Day. On this International Women’s Day, as we reflect on the theme of “Accelerate Action,” Standing Together Against Domestic Abuse (STADA) […]
A Future Free from Domestic Abuse – Our Pledge for International Women’s Day 2025
On International Women’s Day 2025, Standing Together Against Domestic Abuse (STADA) reaffirms its unwavering commitment to eradicating gender-based violence and domestic abuse. This day is not just a celebration of progress but a reminder of the work still needed to achieve a world where every individual—regardless of age, gender, race, or background—can live free from […]