Temporary accommodation should never mean unsafe, especially for children
Drawing on our work with children in refuge and recent national findings, this is LAWA’s response to the growing crisis of children in temporary housing. Across the UK, tens of thousands of children are growing up in temporary accommodation, including hotels, hostels and Bed and Breakfasts (B&Bs). These spaces were never meant for long-term living. […]
LAWA and LAWRS: Breaking barriers together for Latin American Women in the UK
For Latin American women in the UK, systemic barriers – from restrictive migration policies to a lack of culturally tailored support – make accessing safety, justice and dignity even harder. Many survivors of abuse, particularly those with No Recourse to Public Funds (NRPF), are left without essential resources, facing impossible choices between violence and destitution. […]
Homes for Healing: Lessons from Lucia and Carla stories
By Fernanda Martins Safe homes are essential for survivors of domestic abuse. The decision to report domestic violence and seek help can take months, years or decades to be made. It takes not only courage for a woman to leave an abusive relationship, but also material conditions and support to do so. For black, minority […]