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The DA Alliance brings together organisations working on the frontline of domestic abuse across the UK with the legal sector to deliver joined-up instant legal assistance and protection for victims.

15/10/2026

🧶 Our handmade White Ribbon pins are selling fast!

Our Together We Mend campaign is well underway, with people sponsoring rows of our handmade crochet blanket in support of White Ribbon UK and their work to end men’s violence against women and girls.

Our ambassador, artist Holly Ringrose, is hand crocheting the 200-row blanket, with each row representing the slow, difficult process of rebuilding a life after abuse.

🤝 Sponsor one of the blanket’s 200 rows
💷 Make a minimum £5 donation
🤍 Receive a handmade crochet White Ribbon pin

The finished blanket will be unveiled at St Albans Museums on the 25th of November and displayed until the 10th of December, with all proceeds going to White Ribbon UK.

ℹ️ For more information or to make your donation:
👉 domestic-abuse.co.uk/together-we-mend-white-ribbon-day-2026

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13/10/2026

💜 Know your options when it comes to protection from domestic abuse

A Domestic Abuse Protection Order (DAPO) can provide important protections for people experiencing domestic abuse, including restrictions on contact and other requirements.

Every situation is different. Find out more about DAPOs and the protection available to you.

👉 Visit our website to find out how WEPROTECT can help:
🔗 https://loom.ly/P3D7uBY

08/10/2026

🔷 This Domestic Abuse Awareness Month, know that support is available

This Domestic Abuse Awareness Month, we’re shining a light on the scale of domestic abuse, and the importance of timely support. When someone reaches out, getting the right support quickly matters.WEPROTECT helps connect people experiencing domestic abuse with legal support and protection.

👉 Visit our website to find out how WEPROTECT can help:
🔗 https://loom.ly/P3D7uBY

06/10/2026

🤍It takes all of us to create change

This White Ribbon Day, we’re supporting White Ribbon UK and their work to end men’s violence against women and girls.

As part of this, we’re introducing 'Together We Mend', a handmade crochet blanket that tells a story of hope and rebuilding after abuse. Each of its 200 rows represents the slow, difficult process of rebuilding a life, one stitch and one step at a time.

Sponsor a row with a minimum £5 donation and you’ll receive a handmade crochet White Ribbon pin. Only 200 pins are available, with all proceeds going to White Ribbon UK.

ℹ️ For more information or to make your donation:
👉 domestic-abuse.co.uk/together-we-mend-white-ribbon-day-2026

01/10/2026

🎨 Art raising awareness of domestic abuse

We're shining a spotlight on the Art Against Abuse Exhibition, which took place last week at Anglia Ruskin University, and showed how art can be a powerful way to raise awareness about domestic abuse.

The exhibition brought together creative and thought-provoking work to encourage conversations and highlight the importance of support, collaboration, and the role creativity can play in raising awareness and creating change.

A big thank you to Sharon Livermore, who ran the event, and Rosie Watson, whose longstanding support and connection with DA Alliance have helped make this work possible. Thank you both for your support and contribution to such an important event.

🌐 Visit our website to learn more about domestic abuse protection.
🔗 https://loom.ly/7lddEkU

29/09/2026

💜 This October, let’s turn awareness into action.

Domestic abuse can affect anyone, and knowing where to turn for support can make all the difference.

Through WEPROTECT, frontline professionals can connect people experiencing domestic abuse with legal support and protection in as little as 60 seconds.

👉 Visit our website to find out how WEPROTECT can help:
🔗 https://loom.ly/P3D7uBY

24/09/2026

🤝 WEPROTECT x Hollie Guard

Hear from Joanne at WEPROTECT and Fern from Hollie Guard (Hollie Gazzard Trust) as they joined us at Co-Space St Albans to mark the start of the partnership.

They talk about what bringing the two organisations together could mean for those experiencing domestic abuse.

📰 Read the full story:
👉 https://loom.ly/YTKxhsQ

21/09/2026

🧩 WEPROTECT x Hollie Guard join forces to strengthen protection for victims of domestic abuse

WEPROTECT has announced a new strategic partnership with Hollie Guard, the personal safety app from Hollie Gazzard Trust, designed to help people at risk feel safer and access support when they need it.

The partnership brings together WEPROTECT’s expertise in securing protective injunctions with practical, real-time safety technology.

Both organisations will work together across a range of initiatives, including:

▪️ Victim safety and awareness campaigns
▪️ Professional stakeholder engagement and training
▪️ Strengthened referral pathways and support integration
▪️ Exploration of future technology integration
▪️ Research and evidence gathering to improve safeguarding outcomes

The partnership follows a successful launch event that brought together people from across the domestic abuse sector, law enforcement and the wider safeguarding community.

📰 Read the full story:
👉 https://loom.ly/YTKxhsQ

01/09/2026

Domestic abuse can affect anyone and everyone should be able to access support and protection in a way that works for them.

When “Daniel”, a blind survivor, was referred to the Domestic Abuse Alliance through WEPROTECT, navigating the legal process presented additional barriers.

Much of the process relies on written information, so our casework team adapted the support around his individual needs - explaining documentation over the phone, reading his witness statement aloud and requesting a remote court hearing to make the process more accessible.

We have previously supported a Deaf survivor through the court order process with British Sign Language interpretation. Different circumstances require different approaches, but the principle remains the same: support should be shaped around the individual.

Domestic abuse does not discriminate. Women, men, LGBTQ+ people, disabled people and people with different communication or accessibility needs can all experience abuse.

At the Domestic Abuse Alliance, we believe everyone experiencing domestic abuse deserves to be heard, understood and able to access the support and protection they need.

Read Daniel’s story and how our team worked to remove barriers throughout the legal process: https://domestic-abuse.co.uk/accessible-domestic-abuse-support/

26/08/2026

Sometimes, rebuilding confidence can begin with simply feeling safe enough to take that first step.

Chloe Cartwright is launching Lift The Weight, a new initiative offering free exercise sessions for women who have experienced domestic abuse.

Starting at Valhalla Gym in Redditch this September, the sessions are designed to create a private and supportive environment where women can exercise, connect with others and gradually rebuild their confidence. The programme will combine low-impact exercise with group discussions exploring topics such as body positivity and wellbeing.

Recognising that gyms can feel intimidating for some survivors, Chloe has taken additional steps to make the environment feel safe and accessible. Participants will have a private entrance, while privacy curtains and frosted windows will separate the sessions from the rest of the gym.

The idea was shaped by conversations with women affected by domestic abuse and Chloe’s own experience of seeing the impact abuse had on her mum, as well as other friends and family. Within just 24 hours of applications opening, 20 women had already signed up.

Recovery from domestic abuse can look different for everyone. Initiatives like Lift The Weight show how safe, community-led spaces can complement specialist support by helping survivors rebuild confidence, independence and connection as they move forward.

📖 Read the full story from BBC News here: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cx2v372z3gvo

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