Equity, diversity and inclusion

STADA adopts an intersectional feminist perspective. We want to see cultures of discrimination and abuse eradicated from domestic abuse services, and replaced by a holistic model of connected, tailored services which meet the specific needs of victims and survivors from all backgrounds and communities. By-and-for services are absolutely vital to realise this vision.

An effective CCR depends on an intersectional approach and our work spans many of these areas. Our housing team works with women experiencing multiple disadvantage to bridge the gap between homelessness, VAWG and DA services via the Housing First and Homelessness Project. STADA also leads the Faith and VAWG Coalition and works in a number of areas to address and understand health inequalities. We are a signatory to the VAWG anti-racism charter (see below) to address racism in the VAWG sector. We will continue to articulate the need for long-term, sustainable funding for by-and-for services to deliver truly intersectional DA services.

  • CJI’s research exploring specialist and culturally sensitive IDVA support for Black and minoritised victim-survivors. Download

  • Details of the charter and current signatories.

  • Find out more about our work with the Asian Women’s Resource Centre providing tailored support to victims and survivors of domestic abuse.

  • Read the end of project report on our SAFE work.

  • Research from the Faith and VAWG Coalition exploring what survivors want to share about the role of faith in their experiences. Read the report.

  • This research explores the potential of an intersectional and data-driven approach to harmful practices (2021). Read the report.

  • This briefing explores the implications of raising the minimum age of marriage for faith-based, Black and minoritised communities. Read the briefing.

Briefings and resources

These publications cover a range of issues which sit within our broader EDI work. If you have a specific question about any of these, or our position on another issue related to EDI, please get in touch.