The first phase of a new Steps to Safety initiative has been launched in England, aimed at combating domestic violence. The program covers 12 districts across the country, where general practitioners (GPs) will have the ability to directly connect patients who have experienced domestic violence with specialized support services. The initiative's concept is to use primary healthcare as a point for identifying cases of violence and quickly redirecting victims to specialized professionals — psychologists, lawyers, and social workers — who can provide necessary assistance. Doctors are often the first people patients trust with information about violence they have experienced, so their inclusion in the support system is seen as an important step toward more effective response. In the first phase, the program is being tested in a limited number of areas, which will allow assessment of the model's effectiveness before possible expansion to other regions of the country. Initiative organizers hope that through closer interaction between the healthcare system and social services, they will be able to lower barriers to accessing help and reduce the time victims spend searching for the right support. Domestic violence remains a serious social problem in the United Kingdom, and healthcare system representatives are increasingly seen as a key link in the chain of early detection and assistance for victims.