The Domestic Abuse Act came into force in 2021, recognising for the first time that children are victims of domestic abuse too, rather than just witnesses. Yet the Commissioner’s report has revealed that the response to children experiencing domestic abuse has so far failed to meet this recognition.
The report expose how thousands of children are being left with nowhere to turn after being subject to abuse, or facing long wait times for support, as services struggle to stay afloat amid rising demand.
Read the full report, executive summary, technical report and Tell Nicole report.
Watch our video where children and young people speak to the Commissioner about domestic abuse.