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 […]
Impact Case Study: National Event on Transforming Health and Domestic Abuse Responses to Non-Fatal Strangulation – Engaging 337 Multi-Agency Partners for Systemic Change
On October 23, 2024, Standing Together Against Domestic Abuse (STADA) collaborated with healthcare and domestic abuse prevention specialists to host the national event, “Enhancing Health and Domestic Abuse Response to Non-Fatal Strangulation (NFS)”. This groundbreaking forum addressed the increasing need for a systemic response to non-fatal strangulation, a critical and often under-recognised aspect of domestic […]
The Power of CCR: Transforming Responses to Violence Against Women and Girls
When we talk about tackling domestic abuse and violence against women and girls (VAWG), one thing is undeniable: we cannot do it alone. The challenges are too complex, the systems too fractured, and the stakes too high. That’s why the Coordinated Community Response (CCR) is so vital—it’s a blueprint for working together, rooted in shared […]
Standing Together for Change: CEO’s Statement for the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence
The 16 Days of Activism is a critical time for action and advocacy against domestic abuse. At Standing Together Against Domestic Abuse (STADA), we focus on systemic change through survivor-centered approaches and cross-sector collaboration. Our CEO’s statement emphasises the urgency of sustainable funding, policy reform, and the adoption of a Coordinated Community Response (CCR) model […]
Standing Together responds to the Labour Government’s budget announcement
Standing Together Against Domestic Abuse responds to the Labour Government’s budget announcement, calling for more targeted cross-departmental funding in public services to tackle domestic abuse and violence against women and girls Standing Together welcomes the budget delivered yesterday by the Rt. Hon Rachel Reeves, Chancellor of the Exchequer, and the promised increased funding to public […]
Standing Together welcomes the Government’s announcement to introduce Raneem’s Law
Following the murder of Raneem Oudeh, 22 and her mother Khaola Saleem at the hands of Ms Oudeh’s ex-partner, Standing Together Against Domestic Abuse welcomes the Government’s announcement of embedding domestic abuse specialists in the 999 control rooms and enhancing domestic abuse protection orders through Raneem’s Law. Standing Together believe: It is […]
Crossing Pathways: STADA Health Newsletter – Autumn 2024
An introduction from our CEO I am immensely proud of Standing Together’s pioneering “Whole Health” approach, which recognises the need for and acts to affect a system-wide partnership change in the response to domestic abuse. Over the past 20 years, we have worked locally and nationally to coordinate a victim-survivor centred response by health partners, […]
CEO’s Reflection on Recent Events
Last week, families and children were attacked with some of those children losing their lives. Our condolences and thoughts are with the families of the girls who will not come home, young victims of violence against women and girls. When the community gathered to show support and peacefully express outrage over the attack, it was […]