In 75 strangulation Domestic Homicide Reviews , prior domestic abuse was reported in 72% of cases. ifas.org.uk/dhr-reports-20… In domestic settings, strangulation often co-occurs with coercive and controlling behaviour. We must tackle these behaviours together to help save lives.

This situation is unsustainable for everyone, families stuck in endless temporary accommodation unable to rebuild their lives and councils who are unable to deliver other services and often facing s114 due to the massive financial pressures. It must be sorted as a priority Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Gov

We will hear more in coming days but many of us on here fearing that this is an ultimate act of control. The review that will come from this incident will tell us what we already know & what should have happened (that agencies should have done their jobs well) & repeat #DA kills

This is massively concerning, especially given the events of the last few days. Agencies need to be trained, resourced and audited to ensure that DA is considered at every stage if we are to protect victims and children

If we are going to stop the next generation of perpetraotrs from developing this needs to be stopped and safeguards mandatory for children online

Life is precious. Let's stand together to eradicate Violence Against Women and Girls. Please read the report and respond to the call to share it with your local MP: killedwomen.org/s/You-Were-Tol…

🚨 Solving the housing emergency was a hot topic in Parliament today. A big thank you to our supporters emailing their MPs and getting these points on the agenda. #HousingEmergency

We know talking to someone else about your personal life can be hard and thinking about your future can be overwhelming, but getting in touch with us can be your first a step. Email our specialist support team at [email protected], and we'll respond within 5 working days.

Housing providers need to be aware of post seperation abuse and how this manifests. Rentarrears, even on a sole tenancy can be as a result of ongoing abuse. This wheel is a real aid for providers to help identify this

The decision to scrap 'British Homes for British workers' is the right one. These plans demonstrated scapegoating at its worst. To genuinely tackle the #HousingEmergency there's only one clear solution: build more social homes.

Important new report out today on 'Securing the Future of Council Housing' which draws on Chartered Institute of Housing's recent report on the need for an updated debt settlement ⬇️ #ukhousing

As the final report into the Grenfell Tower disaster is published today, we remember the victims and their families. 💚

Today is a day for all political parties to commit to a #GrenfellLaw - enshrining in UK law the basic right to a good, safe home. 💚 #ForeverInOurHearts #HousingFirst

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Prevention is always better than cure and preventing homelessness before it occurs should be the preferred course of action. This not only protects people from the trauma of homelessness but is more cost effective and reduces pressure on public services.

Content warning: domestic abuse. No one should ever be trapped in temporary accommodation because they're fleeing domestic abuse. But without enough safe, affordable homes for survivors, this is the reality for many. We need this to change 🧵

.The Labour Party have promised to bring forward a #RentersRightsBill that will actually protect renters, starting with the welcome scrapping of #Section21. 🧵 on what else renters need the Bill to do. 1/6

We strongly condemn the murder of Rebecca Cheptegei, the third elite runner to be murdered in Kenya. All suspects were intimate partners of the athletes. No impunity for perpetrators. The trend of #femicide must be stopped. Statement by UN Women Africa unwo.men/j9w250TgStU

You have the right to know… Have you heard of #ClaresLaw? ‘Clare’s Law’ gives you the chance to check if someone in your life has a history of #abuse, helping you make safer decisions. Your safety is your right. Find out more about Clare’s Law here 👉 clares-law.com

#RightToBuy is an outdated policy that’s lost England more than 2 million social homes to date. That’s why we’re calling on the government to immediately freeze Right to Buy and conduct a full review of it, will you join? Let's say BYE to Right to Buy: shltr.org.uk/ZfxHC 👋