Victim survivors hold critical knowledge about domestic and family violence, and the response service systems. Victim survivors who have accessed specialist domestic and family violence services have unique insights into the experience and effectiveness of such services, including the factors that support clients to feel believed, secure safety, and heal and recover from harm. These insights are an important part of the story of domestic and family violence service provision, and are essential for mapping its future.

Safety Measures engages with people with lived experience of domestic and family violence in a range of ways, including through consultation, collaboration and research. This engagement is guided by our Lived Experience Advisory Group, which includes people from across Northern Territory, South Australia and Victoria.

Safety Measures recognises the diversity of people with lived experience of domestic and family violence. We honour the strengths and knowledge of victim survivors and understand that violence is only one part of their lives.