SafeLives

SafeLives is a UK-based charity working in the area of domestic violence. It was founded by Diana Barran, who served as its chief executive from 2004 to 2017.[1][2] Barran was succeeded as chief executive by Suzanne Jacob. The charity has worked in partnership with other violence/domestic violence charities including Leap Confronting Conflict and Respect. Following the 2018 conviction of Stephen Searle for the murder of Anne Searle, SafeLives criticised the BBC’s coverage of domestic violence, arguing that it contained "victim-blaming stereotypes".[3]

  1. ^ Swerling, Gabriella (19 January 2020). "I'm inspired to tackle loneliness by my own family, says minister whose refugee mother spent first Christmas in UK alone". The Telegraph. Retrieved 17 August 2020.
  2. ^ Barran, Diana (2 June 2020). "Let's celebrate the volunteers who have stepped up to help fight coronavirus". The Guardian. Retrieved 17 August 2020.
  3. ^ Troup Buchanan, Rose (18 July 2018). "A former politician said 'these things happen' after a man was convicted of murdering his wife". BuzzFeed News. Retrieved 17 August 2020.