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.
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.
Meet Natalie, Our Development and Mobilisation Manager
Our Development and Mobilisation Manager Natalie Shocklidge spoke to us about her time with Changing Lives.
Changing Lives responds to Part 1 of the Independent Sentencing Review
On 18th February 2025 the Independent Sentencing Review, chaired by former Justice Secretary David Gauke, published part 1 of its report into how the government should tackle the prison population crisis.
Changing Lives Respond to Recent Probation Announcement
Changing Lives' Operations Lead Jay Grech responds to the recent announcement regarding the Probation Service.
Changing Lives Respond to Youth Homelessness Being at Record Levels
Changing Lives' Policy Manager Philippa Roussell shares response to recent statistics on youth homelessness.
Supporting Professional Development
During National Apprenticeship Week 2025, some of our colleagues who have undertaken apprenticeship study told us about whst they've gained from learning alongside their role.
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.
Meet the Walker Clusters Team
Our Walker Clusters accommodation supports people with living and coping skills, helping people to transition into sustaining their own tenancies.
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.