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IDAS is recruiting Helpline Volunteers
Are you compassionate, a good listener and passionate about supporting people affected by domestic abuse and sexual violence? IDAS is currently recruiting Helpline Volunteers to join our dedicated team and help provide vital support to people when they need it most. Our helpline…
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Double the difference this Christmas with IDAS
If you’re thinking about supporting IDAS this year, we’d love you to take part in the Big Give Christmas Challenge. From 12pm on Tuesday 1 December until 12pm on Tuesday 8 December, every donation will be doubled until we reach our £20,000 target.
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IDAS Attend Parliament with latest Family Court Report
Yesterday, IDAS attended Parliament to discuss our latest Family Court Report. The event introduced the findings of the IDAS Family Court Report 2026 and invited Members of Parliament, Peers and sector stakeholders to explore the actions needed to improve safety and outcomes for…
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Prison Early Release: What you need to know
Since 1st October 2026, hundreds of prisoners have been released under the Government’s revised Early Release scheme. The scheme aims to reduce the pressure on the prison system. As many as 2500 prisoners may be released as part of the scheme before the end of the year.…
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IDAS join survivor and campaigner, Hannah Parkin on Good Morning Britain
This morning, survivor Hannah Parkin took her campaign “Once is Enough” to ITV’s Good Morning Britain. Hannah was supported by IDAS staff through criminal and civil proceedings after leaving an abusive relationship. Hannah’s campaign “Once is Enough” calls for changes to…
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Join Team IDAS in the York 10K 2027 - Free Charity Places
We have just released FREE charity places for next year’s York 10K, and we’d love you to join Team IDAS and raise awareness and vital funds. Please get in touch today to secure your place. Taking place on Sunday, 1 August, the York 10K has become one of the biggest events on our…
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IDAS Family Court report highlights concerns raised in Sky News investigation
Our report brings together the experiences of more than 100 survivors, children and professionals and sets out what needs to change to make Family Court proceedings safer for families impacted by domestic abuse. The experiences of survivors in Family Court are receiving national…
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Specialist courts: putting survivors at the heart of justice
We cautiously welcome the latest announcements about specialist courts to manage rape and serious sexual offence cases. For too long, we have seen low conviction rates, excruciatingly long waiting times and unsympathetic treatment of victims who courageously navigate an arduous…
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World Alzheimer's Day: Domestic Abuse and Alzheimer's
For World Alzheimer’s Day, we want to recognise those with Alzheimer’s who are impacted by domestic abuse. Alzheimer’s can create a number of unique and additional barriers for someone trying to access the support available to them, particularly as Alzheimer’s is the most common…
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The Criminal Justice System needs to do more to protect the public from sexual offenders.
Carmenza Valencia-Trujillo and Sheryl Wilkins were both murdered in 2025. Their deaths could have been prevented and raise serious questions about how the Criminal Justice System operates to protect women from sexual offenders. As details about the case of murderer and rapist…
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Domestic abuse perpetrators must not be overlooked in early release plans
We are concerned and disappointed that perpetrators of domestic abuse will not be excluded from the Government’s revised early release scheme. For many victims and survivors of domestic abuse, the release of a perpetrator brings fear, anxiety and uncertainty. We are supporting…
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Everyone deserves safety, support and respect
We support anyone impacted by domestic abuse or sexual violence. Everyone who comes to IDAS will be treated with dignity, respect and compassion. We recognise that the Supreme Court judgment and the Equality and Human Rights Commission's (EHRC) statutory Code of Practice may…