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Media centre
The media team provide support to journalists looking for information on domestic abuse, our work on domestic abuse related issues or to interview the Commissioner. To get in touch, please email us or call a member of the team: We cannot give support around domestic abuse on these numbers. Please note this inbox is not […]
May 28, 2021
Get help
If you, or someone you know, is experiencing domestic abuse there are many support services available to help you. If you are concerned for your immediate safety or someone else’s please call 999. Support for people experiencing domestic abuse Please note that opening times for each helpline can be found by clicking on the links. […]
November 28, 2023
Family Court
Protecting survivors and children from further harm in family court proceedings.
March 1, 2024
Police and criminal justice
Holding police and probation to account for their role in improving the criminal justice response to domestic abuse.
March 1, 2024
Domestic Abuse Related Deaths
Driving improvements in how learnings from domestic abuse related reviews are shared to prevent future deaths.
March 1, 2024
Our voices matter
The voices of people impacted by domestic abuse sit at the heart of everything the Domestic Abuse Commissioner does. Our voices matter is the Commissioner’s hub for people with lived experience – bringing together opportunities to share your views and showing how people with lived experience are making change. How to get involved and deliver change Victims, survivors and family members who have lost loved ones through domestic abuse often share with the Commissioner that they want […]
May 7, 2026
The Commissioner
The role of the Domestic Abuse Commissioner and the current holder, Dame Nicole Jacobs.
May 20, 2026
Our team and office
Spanning across policy, research, practice, communications and lived experience engagement our team works to understand the changes needed to improve the response to domestic abuse. Advocacy As an independent office, we speak publicly and candidly about systems that are failing victims and survivors. We use evidence and amplify survivors’ voices to push for better laws, […]
May 20, 2026
Legal powers and remit
The Domestic Abuse Commissioner is an independent role, established in law by the Domestic Abuse Act 2021, to improve how domestic abuse is prevented and responded to across England and Wales. At its core, the role is about providing leadership, oversight and accountability – making sure our systems work better for victims and survivors. Our […]
May 20, 2026
News and media
May 20, 2026
Survivors and families
Help drive change for people experiencing domestic abuse Find out how your experience can help to tackle and prevent domestic abuse for others, and get support if you need it. Our voices matter The Commissioner’s hub for people with lived experience – bringing together opportunities to share your views and showing how people with lived […]
May 20, 2026
Policy and evidence
Learn more about our work to tackle and prevent domestic abuse Explore the Commissioner’s research, guidance and resources aimed at driving improvements in the response to domestic abuse. You can also find practical information on involving survivors in policy development, service design and influencing activity. Resource Centre Visit our Resource Centre to find a wealth […]
May 20, 2026