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Domestic Abuse Housing Alliance (DAHA)
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The Domestic Abuse Housing Alliance’s (DAHA) mission is to improve the housing sector’s response to domestic abuse through the introduction and adoption of an established set of standards and an accreditation process.
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The author, a long-time sociology professor in the area of rural criminology, makes a great point in this article - about the misperception that women are safer in small towns and rural areas, when actually the truth may be just the opposite. theconversation.com/rural-women-...
Rural women are at a higher risk of violence − and less likely to get help
Research shows that rural women in the US are more likely to be killed by their current or former male partners compared to their urban and suburban counterparts.
theconversation.com
August 31, 2025 at 3:04 PM
👏 A major milestone - congratulations to @islington-council.bsky.social—the first London borough to achieve DAHA Platinum Accreditation under @wholehousing.bsky.social!
This survivor-informed, partnership-led transformation sets a new benchmark for the sector
🔗 www.dahalliance.org.uk/media-hub/ne...
July 8, 2025 at 4:18 PM
Older people are often the forgotten victims of domestic abuse. With around 1 in 6 older adults experiencing abuse this is a hidden issue impacting some of the most vulnerable in society.

Join us for this webinar featuring Carrie Bower from Hourglass

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DAHA Webinar: Domestic Abuse in Later Life
Explore the hidden crisis of domestic abuse in later life and how housing professionals can help create safer environments for older people.
www.eventbrite.co.uk
July 1, 2025 at 9:02 AM
There is still time to sign up for this webinar, exploring the links between animal abuse and domestic abuse:
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https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/daha-webinar-a-whole-housing-response-needs-to-be-animal-inclusive-tickets-1383624481069?aff=oddtdtcreator
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June 30, 2025 at 3:11 PM
So delighted to be working with you 😍
Changing Lives is proud to announce that we have renewed our membership with @dahalliance.bsky.social for the 2025–2026 year—marking our second year as members!
June 27, 2025 at 8:31 AM
Join us next week for this important webinar exploring the links between animal abuse and domestic abuse www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/daha-webin...
DAHA Webinar: A Whole Housing Response Needs to be Animal-Inclusive
Explore how pets are used in coercive control, the protective bond with humans, and why animal-inclusive housing aids abuse survivors.
www.eventbrite.co.uk
June 27, 2025 at 8:31 AM
Our CCR Leaders course:
"this course would be invaluable to anyone working at a commissioning/strategic level to further their understanding of the nuances of VAWG, the benefits of CCR and essentials when commissioning VAWG services."
Contact: ccr@standingtogether.org.uk
June 24, 2025 at 8:52 AM
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Abuse can happen to anyone, no matter what their age.

New research on domestic abuse of older people by Professor Hannah Bows from @durham-university.bsky.social is the first analysis of data on domestic abuse of adults aged 60-74 years old.

journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/...
June 13, 2025 at 9:38 AM
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It is important that all those who support child and adult victims of domestic abuse, including all our educational settings, understand the issue of homelessness @carlevecrime.bsky.social @dahalliance.bsky.social
This is a brilliant initiative by housing providers in the SW to improve the chance of moving DA survivors without them becoming homeless. If you work for a housing provider in the SW of England, this webinar is for you! www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/south-west...
South West Managed Reciprocal - Webinar
Join us for lunchtime webinar where we will share plans to launch a Managed Reciprocal scheme operating across the South West of England.
www.eventbrite.co.uk
June 3, 2025 at 1:54 PM
This is a brilliant initiative by housing providers in the SW to improve the chance of moving DA survivors without them becoming homeless. If you work for a housing provider in the SW of England, this webinar is for you! www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/south-west...
South West Managed Reciprocal - Webinar
Join us for lunchtime webinar where we will share plans to launch a Managed Reciprocal scheme operating across the South West of England.
www.eventbrite.co.uk
June 3, 2025 at 9:22 AM
We are delighted to announce the next learning event in our DAHA Webinar Series!

Please join us for our webinar: The Ripple Effect – Data Breaches in the Real World on Tuesday 24th June 2025 from 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM.

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DAHA Webinar: The Ripple Effect – Data Breaches in the Real World
Explore the real-world impact of data breaches and how to protect people (not just data) in this ICO-led webinar.
www.eventbrite.co.uk
May 30, 2025 at 1:16 PM
In this insightful conversation, Nicki detailed the work of the DAHA & underscored the need for systemic change within housing—not just to support survivors, but to actively prevent further harm. www.linkedin.com/posts/domest...
#daha #survivorled #domesticabuseresponse #housingmatters #systemicchange… | Domestic Abuse Housing Alliance
🎙️ Domestic Abuse Housing Alliance on the BBC! We’re proud to see our Head of Housing, Nicki Clarke, spotlighting the life-saving role of housing in responding to domestic abuse on BBC Radio Lincolns...
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May 23, 2025 at 8:37 AM
🌟 Join us on our upcoming webinar: Whole Housing Approach – Interim Evaluation Launch 🌟

🗓️ 14 May 2025
🕙 10:00–11:30 AM
📍 Zoom

Explore findings from UCLan’s 3-year pilot & how WHA helps councils meet Part 4 of the Domestic Abuse Act.

👉 Register: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-whole-...
The Whole Housing Approach: Interim Evaluation of Pilot Launch
Evaluating the Whole Housing Approach: Key Insights and Next Steps for National Rollout.
www.eventbrite.co.uk
May 6, 2025 at 8:20 AM
📢 Join us on our upcoming webinar: The Ripple Effect – Data Breaches in the Real World.

🗓️13 May 2025 | 🕥10:30–11:30 |📍 Zoom

Explore how data breaches impact real lives & how we can respond with care, not just compliance.

🎟️ Book: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/daha-webin...
DAHA Webinar: The Ripple Effect – Data Breaches in the Real World
Explore the real-world impact of data breaches and how to protect people (not just data) in this ICO-led webinar.
www.eventbrite.co.uk
May 6, 2025 at 8:13 AM
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Join us for this insightful webinar:

Large in numbers, invisible to services

Vesta's report on suicides, domestic abuse and homelessness among the Polish community in Cheshire East

Tuesday April 29th 10.30am-11.30am

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Large in numbers, invisible to services
Vesta's report on suicides, domestic abuse and homelessness among the Polish community in Cheshire East
www.eventbrite.co.uk
April 14, 2025 at 9:09 AM
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Rape is often described as unwanted, forced or non-consensual 'sex'. But sex and rape are two very different things. If there is no consent, then it's not sex, it's rape – no matter the circumstances.

On our website, you can find definitions, FAQs, statistics and support information: bit.ly/42vxJ9I
April 14, 2025 at 8:21 AM
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🚨 We're hiring!
Join Rights of Women as our new Management Accountant – a vital role in a women-only organisation championing justice and equality.
📍 London-based | 💼 Part-time
🔗 Apply now: www.rightsofwomen.org.uk/about-us/joi...
#CharityJobs #FinanceJobs #VAWG #WomenInFinance
Join our team - Rights of Women
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April 11, 2025 at 4:35 PM
DAHA Programme Manager - 12mth Maternity Cover

Are you passionate about improving the housing response for DA victims?

Then have a look at the role and let me know if you have any queries lnkd.in/eeA8xXP6

It is a chance to lead an incredible team, delivering real and last change for DA survivors!
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April 14, 2025 at 9:06 AM
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To mark World Health Day 2025, Standing Together Against Domestic Abuse launched a new campaign, 'A Whole System Response: Healthcare Holds the Key'— a survivor-led animation which calls on health professionals to take the #SurvivorPledges.

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Healthy Futures Start with Safety: Why Healthcare Must Lead the Response to Domestic Abuse — Standing Together
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. &n...
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April 8, 2025 at 2:26 PM
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High deposits are locking people out of housing - @generationrent.bsky.social's research shows one in four renters have to borrow money to cover their deposit.

The govt should consider a deposit passporting scheme to let renters move deposits between tenancies.
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home...
One in four renters struggles to retrieve full deposit after tenancy, new poll finds
Survey also finds one in four respondents had to borrow money from their friends or family to cover their deposit
www.independent.co.uk
April 8, 2025 at 3:19 PM
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In case you missed it, our CEO Sam Smethers appeared on @bbcradio4.bsky.social's Woman's Hour last week to reflect on the latest Child Maintenance Service figures and what they mean for victim-survivors of economic abuse.

Listen on demand here ⬇️👂
BBC Radio 4 - Woman's Hour, Caitríona Balfe, Child maintenance, Medieval medicine, Kids and happiness
Irish actor Caitríona Balfe joins us to discuss her new film, The Amateur.
www.bbc.co.uk
April 8, 2025 at 12:15 PM
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If you haven't had chance to read the landmark report from RYPS, 'Unsafe and Unheard: Lessons from families affected by Child and Adolescent to Parent Violence and Abuse (CAPVA), now may be the perfect time ahead of your introduction course: www.respect.org.uk/articles/uns...
Unsafe and Unheard: Respect Young People's Service launches new report on CAPVA
www.respect.org.uk
April 8, 2025 at 11:56 AM
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Are you interested in learning more about Child and Adolescent to Parent Violence and Abuse (CAPVA)?

The Introduction to CAPVA online training course is a
self-paced, online training course that will give you an increased understanding of the causes, effects and risks of CAPVA.

bit.ly/42cDMzO
April 8, 2025 at 11:56 AM