In September 2024, Safe Steps proudly achieved our Rainbow Tick Accreditation, marking a significant milestoneContinue reading Safe Steps achieves Rainbow Tick Accreditation
Inaugural Mazzei Foundation Gala Unites Construction Industry in Support of Family and Domestic Violence Survivors
The Mazzei Foundation and Safe Steps are hosting their inaugural Gala at Marvel Stadium on Saturday, 21 September 2024.Continue reading Inaugural Mazzei Foundation Gala Unites Construction Industry in Support of Family and Domestic Violence Survivors
Leading shelter practices from Europe
Chelsea Tobin shares an article about some of the progressive refuges she has seen in Europe, as the travel leg of her Churchill Fellowship comes to an end.Continue reading Leading shelter practices from Europe
Designing for safety and healing
Chelsea Tobin recounts insights form a meeting with researcher Heather Mitcheltree about the importance of design in supporting victim survivors.Continue reading Designing for safety and healing
SafeLives: teaching, listening and supporting to end domestic abuse impacts
Learn about the wonderful work of SafeLives, who Chelsea Tobin met with on the UK leg of her Churchill Fellowship tour. SafeLives undertakes research then creates practical tools and campaigns that make an impact.Continue reading SafeLives: teaching, listening and supporting to end domestic abuse impacts
What young people want – according to young people
Chelsea Tobin shares shares insights from Claire Houghton, Lecturer in Social Policy and Qualitative Research at The University of Edinburgh, on what young people want in terms of domestic and family violence responses. Continue reading What young people want – according to young people
Programs and approaches from Scotland
Safe Steps CEO Chelsea Tobin shares some highlights from her time in Scotland on her Churchill Fellowship exploring how best to support young people affected by violence.Continue reading Programs and approaches from Scotland
More research insights from the UK
Chelsea Tobin’s recap of a meeting with Dr Christine Barter, Professor of Interpersonal Violence Prevention at University of Central Lancashire and Co-Director of the Connect Centre for International Research on Interpersonal Violence and Harm. Continue reading More research insights from the UK
Catch up with Covenant House NYC & Toronto
Chelsea Tobin shares insights from Covenant House NYC about their unique and innovative programs supporting young people experiencing homelessness.Continue reading Catch up with Covenant House NYC & Toronto
Research insights from the UK
As part of her Churchill Fellowship, Chelsea Tobin is in the UK. This post reflects on insights from research, practice, policy and lived experience in the field of childhood trauma at the UK Trauma Council, part of leading charity Anna Freud. Continue reading Research insights from the UK
Insights from NYC Office of Children and Family Services
Chelsea shares insights from a meeting with New York City Office of Children and Family Services (NYCOCFS). They shared a number of successful solutions, and insights on how best to support people 15-23 affected by violence.Continue reading Insights from NYC Office of Children and Family Services
Safe Steps Sanctuary Funded Under Safe Places Emergency Accommodation Program
Safe Steps Family Violence Response Centre has been awarded a grant under the Safe Places Emergency Accommodation Program, funded by the Australian Government Department of Social Services, to deliver 102 safe places for women and children escaping family and domestic violence in Victoria.Continue reading Safe Steps Sanctuary Funded Under Safe Places Emergency Accommodation Program