Advance calls for the criminal justice system to stop failing women
Her Story, Her Justice shines a spotlight on each juncture where survivors of domestic abuse are let down – from the minute they report abuse to the police, through to a traumatising and often unsuccessful prosecution process as they seek justice and protection through the courts. The shameful fact is that 96% of domestic abuse […]
Advance report ‘Her Story, Her Justice’
The shameful fact is that 96% of domestic abuse crimes do NOT result in a prosecution. Even in cases where prosecution is successful, Advance has found that survivors often receive inadequate information and protection following their abuser’s conviction. Drawing from our expertise of working alongside the police and the criminal justice system to support survivors, […]
HMIC inspection into Metropolitan Police Service’s response to child sexual exploitation
Children are being let down by the criminal justice system and this report highlights the issues outlined in the Casey report – the sad reality is that the Met police has a deep-rooted culture of misogyny and victim-blaming. 1 in 6 girls are estimated to have experienced child sexual exploitation before the age of 16 […]
Liz Mack joins Advance as CEO
Liz Mack, new CEO of Advance, said: Liz’s previous work Liz has strategic leadership experience of a diverse portfolio of services enabling and supporting people facing multiple disadvantages to reach their potential. This portfolio includes adults and young people’s substance use, Care Quality Commission registered services, criminal justice services, ‘hidden harms’ and family provision, substance […]
Advance’s Maia service extended
Alongside our partners Chance UK, Woman’s Trust and Working Chance, we help self-identifying young women and girls between the ages of 9 and 25, through one-to-one support, mentoring and group work. The Maia service aims to build their trust, confidence and sense of self, develop their practical skills and equip them to recognise when and […]
London Whole Housing service extended
We’re delighted that our Whole Housing Service has been extended for a further two years across 11 London boroughs. This allows us to continue to deliver our best practice approach to supporting women with their housing, so that they can stay safe wherever they live. Women affected by domestic abuse should not have to flee. […]