Reference Library
Give your team easier access to reliable domestic abuse research.
The Reference Library brings together over 300 vetted sources of research, UK legislation, professional guidance and specialist knowledge in one searchable database.
Your team can quickly find information relevant to their work, examine the original evidence and see how it has informed Harbour Lights Community’s resources.
A comprehensive evidence base, in one place.
The library brings together sources from academic research, legislation, government and statutory guidance, specialist organisations and legal commentary.
Each entry identifies the original source, the type of evidence it provides, where it has been used in Harbour Lights resources and a short explanation of what it contributes.
Practitioners can use the library to research particular aspects of abuse, explore the evidence behind our guidance and find relevant sources to inform their work.
300+
Vetted sources
Find information quickly
Search a curated collection of research, guidance and legislation relevant to your work.
Understand the evidence
Access the original source, the type of evidence it provides and how it has informed our resources.
Support consistent practice
Give your team a shared, reliable evidence base to inform discussions, decisions and support.
Connect to trusted sources
Explore research, policy, legislation and specialist guidance from recognised organisations.
Maintained and reviewed
The Reference Library will be reviewed annually, with outdated, superseded or no longer relevant material removed from the active collection.
This ongoing review is intended to help practitioners find sources that remain relevant to their work.
Access the Reference Library
The Reference Library will be accessible through the Harbour Lights Community platform, alongside our other professional resources.
Let’s Work Together
Better information. More support. Stronger outcomes.
