Nowhere to Turn 2025

Nowhere to Turn 2025 builds on our evidence base on the structural inequalities that many survivors face when seeking safety from domestic abuse.

This report explores survivors’ difficult and dangerous journeys and the role of the No Woman Turned Away (NWTA) project in supporting survivors to navigate barriers to accessing refuge or other safe accommodation. This year’s report includes an in-depth exploration of the barriers faced by survivors with no recourse to public funds (NRPF), the impacts of the introduction of the Migrant Victims of Domestic Abuse Concession (MVDAC) in 2024 and the failures of statutory services to meet their legal duties. Utilising findings from the NWTA project in 2024, the report makes evidenced-based recommendations for key stakeholders.