Take a look at our media coverage below.
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Self-harm among young women prisoners skyrockets
Jess Southgate and Ruby* spoke to the Lead on what is driving extensive self-harm among young women in prison, connected to our Young Women's Justice Project briefing.
Could prison apartments improve family outcomes?
Deputy CEO Jess Southgate and Trustee Lilly Lewis-Bell comment on proposed mother-and-child apartments at HMP Foston Hall, emphasising need for community-based solutions instead.
Short prison sentence 'derailed' woman's life
In reference to BBC series 'Time', Martha spoke to Kirstie Brewer on the impact a short sentence had on her life, and the need for investment in community-based support services. - BBC Online, 19 October 2023
Surge in number of women being jailed as overcrowding crisis grips prisons
Our CEO Indy Cross spoke to the Independent about the need for community alternatives to custody for women experiencing multiple unmet need. - The Independent, 15 October 2023
A mother felt ‘stripped of humanity’ when her baby was taken away. There was ‘no support’
Following the launch of our new report, Martha speaks to Isabella McCrae about her experience of domestic abuse, substance misuse and child removal and the need for public services to better support women - Big Issue, 14th July 2023
BBC Look North
Laura McIntyre from Changing Lives, and Nici and Lorna, researchers with lived experience of multiple unmet needs interviewed about our joint report, from 5:50 - BBC Look North, 10th July 2023
Women in North East nearly twice as likely to die early from suicide, addiction or domestic abuse
Our report finds that women in the North East face health inequalities as a result of the "triple shock" of austerity, the pandemic and cost of living crisis - Big Issue, 10th July 2023
BBC Radio Newcastle
Laura McIntyre from Changing Lives, and Nici, researcher with lived experience of multiple unmet needs, interviewed about joint report, from 1:07 - BBC Radio Newcastle, 10th July 2023
BBC Woman's Hour
Laura McIntyre from Changing Lives interviewed by Nuala McGovern on our joint report, from 26:15 - BBC Woman's Hour, 10th July 2023
Rise in vulnerable women dying early in north-east England, report finds
Our new report with Changing Lives highlights that a growing number of women in the North East of England are dying prematurely because public services are not meeting their needs - Guardian, 10th July 2023
BBC Asian Network
Sofia Buncy of Muslim Women in Prison and Ruby, a young woman with lived experience of prison, interviewed about the inequalities faced by Black, Asian, minoritised, and migratised women in the criminal justice system - BBC Asian Network, 5th July 2023
Action needed to address racism faced by victims of VAWG accused of offending, say campaigners
Campaign groups are calling for action to address racism and sexism faced by Black, Asian, minoritised and migrant victims of violence against women and girls (VAWG) who are accused of offending - Police Professional, 5th July 2023
Three in five women in prison or under probation are victims of domestic abuse, MP warns
Specialist charities call for women's experiences to be taken into account in decisions to arrest, prosecute, convict or sentence as three in five women in prison and under community supervision are victims of domestic abuse - Mirror Online, 5th July 2023
Guest post from Agenda Alliance
Our Deputy Chief Executive Jess Southgate highlights the impact of domestic abuse on women and the urgent need to recognise the link between abuse by a partner and the risk of suicidal feelings - Mumsnet, 20th April 2023
Women’s Trust In Police At An All-Time Low
Our Deputy Chief Executive Jess Southgate explores how minoritised women's trust in police is at an all-time low following the Casey report and how our Young Women's Justice Project is positioned to improve this - Russell Webster, 6th April 2023
We asked leading figures in the fight for women’s equality what changes they want to see this IWD
For International Women's Day, Deputy Chief Executive Jess Southgate spoke to the Big Issue about the meaningful change we want to see at Agenda Alliance for women and girls - Big Issue, 9th March 2023
Domestic abuse victims are three times more likely to try kill themselves, new study finds
Women who are domestic abuse victims are three times more likely to try to kill themselves, our new study finds - Independent, 22nd February 2023
It’s time universal credit is paid differently so women in a controlling relationship can leave
Universal credit is currently paid to couples as one monthly payment. Jess Southgate, Deputy Chief Executive, explains why change is needed - Big Issue, 22nd February 2023
Women suffering domestic abuse three times more likely to attempt suicide
Our new figures reveal link between self-harm and suicide attempts and women’s experience of domestic abuse by a partner, with those in poverty at greater risk - iNews, 22nd February 2023
Women who suffer domestic abuse three times as likely to attempt suicide
Our new research reveals that women who suffer domestic abuse are three times more likely than those who have not to try to take their own life - The Guardian, 22nd February 2023
Cost of living crisis trapping domestic abuse victims under the control of their abusers
Chief Executive Indy Cross spoke to iNews about the unacceptable impact of the cost-of-living crisis on women experiencing abuse - iNews, 13th February 2023
Cost of Living: Tackling it Together
Katy, one of the young women who contributed to the Girls Speak report, speaks to BBC 5Live about her experiences as a young mum during the cost-of-living crisis - BBC 5 Live, 16th November 2022
BBC Woman's Hour
Agenda Alliance report, Girls Speak: Pushed Out, Left Out forefronted in discussion between Presenter Anita Rani and Ebinehita Iyere of Milk Honey Bees - BBC Woman's Hour, 11th November 2022
Services Inaccessible to Girls and Young Women
Agenda Alliance calls for specialist support for girls and young women most at risk of poverty, abuse, poor mental health and contact with the criminal justice system - Russell Webster, 11th November 2022
Black Girls Treated More Punitively With School System, Report Warns
Black and mixed heritage girls are being treated more harshly than their white male classmates, a report has revealed - Children and Young People Now, 10th November 2022
Harassment of girls is still not being taken seriously
Jess Southgate calls for specific support for girls and young women - The Guardian, 27th October 2022
Serious Concerns About Racial Disparity Among Girls ‘Kicked Out’ of School
New figures obtained by the charity Agenda reveal concerns during the school year 2020/21 - Women's Grid, 30th September 2022
Mixed race Caribbean girls three times more likely to be excluded
'We must do better' say researchers as data reveals alarming and disproportionate rise in school discipline - The Voice, 23rd September 2022
Agenda’s Action Plan for the New Prime Minister
Women and girls with multiple unmet needs are consistently left out of policy- and decision-making - Women's Grid, 9th September 2022
Two in Five Women Inmates Face Racism
The urgent need for change in prisons after survey finds women face high levels of racism by staff - ITV News, 19th August 2022
Permanent exclusions at lowest level in 15 years
Fewer than 4,000 pupils were excluded in 2020-21 - Times Education Supplement, 28th July 2022