Standing Together’s co-produced Survivor Network brought victim-survivors together from across England, from a variety of backgrounds with diverse experiences
Members included individuals with neurodivergence and physical disabilities , who offered insight and feedback on their lived experiences as domestic abuse victim-survivors within health systems across all care setting (primary, secondary and community care) .
Their insights have been instrumental in guiding us to identify and tackle gaps to ensure there are inclusive approaches based on intersectionality, systems are developed that are trauma-informed and survivor-centred and look to understand how we can make a national and high-level impact when it comes to reforming a cross-departmental response to domestic abuse.
Alongside the Network, the national consultation gathering victim survivors' experiences from all regions of England. The Network’s vision was to co-produce the recommendations of best practice to directly inform the health sector, based on all the research findings.. Their work ultimately fed into the Crossing Pathways Network to influence health professionals to examine pathways and accessibility for survivors to improve their practice.
Their endeavours have led to remarkable milestones, analysing and breaking down barriers, whilst identifying actionable opportunities to improve healthcare and support systems for survivors. Together, we’ve co-produced recommendations that will inform Crossing Pathways, the Healthcare system more widely and contribute to STADA’s broader mission of ensuring that every survivor has access to compassionate, supportive care
