Emma is the current Associate Director of Practice, Learning and Standards at SafeLives. SafeLives are the UK-wide charity dedicated to ending domestic abuse (DA), for everyone and for good. ​We are acknowledged as industry experts in DA training and establishing standards by putting the survivor voice at the heart of our thinking. We were instrumental in professionalising the response to DA through the development of accredited training for Domestic Abuse professionals. We have trained over 3,300 Independent Domestic Violence Advisors (IDVAs) across England and Wales and last year alone trained over 15,000 professionals. Emma has more than 20 years’ experience in domestic abuse and sexual violence across both charity and public sector. Emma brings a passion for tackling inequality and injustice and is committed to improving the response and outcomes for victims and survivors and centring their voices. Â
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