Unintended Consequences: Responding to Sexual Exploitation on Online Platforms
Through its innovative Netreach programme, Changing Lives has observed a concerning growth in the use of online platforms for the sexual exploitation of women.
News
We use our voice to speak up about homelessness because we've been on the frontline of it for over 55 years. This is what we're doing and saying. For media enquiries, get in touch with our Communications Team.
Tackling Intimate Image Abuse Through Policy and Practice
Changing Lives respond to the Women and Equalities Committee’s recently published report Tackling Non-Consensual Intimate Image Abuse
Meet our Project Lead Sam
Our newly promoted IRIS Team project Lead Sam Lawton wrote a blog about her story and how she came to work in the VAWG sector.
Building Trust is the Foundation of Support
Our Senior BME Specialist Worker Sharon shares her reflections on the work the Doncaster Women's Centre and Community Hub does during Race Equality Week 2025.
The Work of the Adult Sexual Exploitation Partnership
ASE Partnership Policy Officer Jess met with Anna Fry, Operations Manager for WomenCentre Kirklees, and Joanna Jones, CEO for GROW to discuss the work of the partnership
Changing Lives, tackling Sexual Abuse & Exploitation for almost 20 years.
At Changing Lives, we provide specialist support services for people aged 16 and above. Alarmingly, we have seen a sharp rise in referrals for young people at the critical “age of transition.” This increase highlights that exploitation knows no age limits and that, as statutory services begin to step back, young people are left particularly vulnerable at this pivotal stage in their lives.
Standing against abuse and exploitation ❗
Sexual exploitation has been featured heavily in the news over the past week but sadly not to highlight some of the incredible work going on around the country to tackle abuse.
How Active Bystander Training can Play a Role in Tackling Tech Abuse and Online Harms
Our Netreach Coordinator Stella Liapi shares the benefits of Bystander Training delivered by the Northumbria Police & Crime Commissioner.
Changing Lives have taken the Menopause Workplace Pledge
To mark World Menopause Day, we are proud to announce we have signed the Menopause Workplace Pledge.
When one door closes, does another one open?
Our IRIS Service Manager Leanne Harper shares her insights to mark Anti-Slavery Day.
Changing Lives’ Red Umbrella Project Collaborates with Agencies as Freedom Bus Returns to Merseyside
The purpose of the Freedom Bus is to raise awareness of the warning signs of exploitation, trafficking and Modern Slavery.
Changing Lives’ ASE Partnership Secures £2.3 Million Funding from The National Lottery Community Fund to Expand Support for Victims of Adult Sexual Exploitation
We are delighted to announce that the partnership has been successfully funded for the next 3 years through The National Lottery Community Fund, the largest community funder in the UK.