White Ribbon Day 2026: Together We Mend
It Takes All of Us For White Ribbon Day 2026, Domestic Abuse Alliance is proud to launch Together We Mend - a collaborative community art installation created in partnership with artist and Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) campaigner Holly Ringrose. Rooted in...
Domestic Abuse Alliance Supports the Law Society’s “Legal Aid Means” Campaign
Legal aid means more than legal advice. It means safety, protection and someone by your side during some of the most difficult moments in life. That’s why Domestic Abuse Alliance is proud to support the Law Society’s “Legal Aid Means” campaign, which is calling for...
Sharon’s Policy at Five: A Domestic Abuse Workplace Policy Supporting UK Employers
As we mark five years of Sharon’s Policy, we are reminded of something we see every day in our work with survivors: domestic abuse does not stay at home; it follows people into the workplace. At Domestic Abuse Alliance, we work closely with frontline services, legal...
Holly’s Law: A Powerful Step Towards Protecting Animals and Victims of Domestic Abuse
Introduction The Animal Protection Disclosure Scheme – now known as “Holly’s Law” – is a Parliamentary campaign founded by Annette Bramley and Catherine Haworth at Haworth Family Law. Holly Bramley died at the age of 26 after her husband brutally murdered her. Holly's...
Why I Speak Up: Supporting White Ribbon Day 2025
A personal blog by Rosie Watson, White Ribbon Champion and Head of External Relations at the Domestic Abuse Alliance. Each year, White Ribbon Day calls on all of us to confront one of the most pervasive and devastating issues in our society: male violence against...
October is Domestic Abuse Awareness Month
Every October, communities around the world unite to shine a light on the devastating impact of domestic abuse, to support survivors, and to call for collective action to end abuse. Why is October Domestic Abuse Awareness Month? The origins of Domestic Abuse...
Improving protection for pets in family law: An interview with barrister Christina Warner
Currently in law, the Family Law Act (1996) provides protection for victims of domestic abuse through Non Molestation Orders and Occupation Orders. There is very little that offers explicit protection for pets who may be targeted as a form of abuse. In this Q&A...
New guide promotes stronger protections in the workplace for pregnant employees facing abuse
We have joined forces again with Domestic Abuse Education and The HR Dept. to launch a new guide – “Protecting Every Future” – to help managers support employees who may be experiencing domestic abuse during pregnancy. We have also penned a co-signed letter to...
Protecting Every Future – improving understanding of how domestic abuse impacts maternal mental health
The statistics surrounding domestic abuse and mental health are stark, particularly during pregnancy, which is a key moment when abuse can begin or escalate: 💡 30% of domestic abuse cases begin during pregnancy (SafeLives). 💡 40-60% of women experiencing abuse are...
Why I’m supporting White Ribbon Day 2024, and you should too
Domestic Abuse Alliance head of external relations, Rosie, shares why she is a White Ribbon Champion, and how we all have a role to play in ending violence against women and girls. "White Ribbon UK is the leading charity engaging men and boys to end violence against...
