About us

About the Commissioner and our work

Learn more about the Domestic Abuse Commissioner, our role and legal powers, and the team behind our work. You’ll also find information on how to get in touch.

The Commissioner

Established in the Domestic Abuse Act, the office of the Domestic Abuse Commissioner is responsible for providing public leadership on domestic abuse issues.

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.

Legal powers and remit

The Domestic Abuse Commissioner is an independent role, established in law, to improve how domestic abuse is prevented and responded to across England and Wales.

Contact us

We value feedback on our work and hearing your thoughts on issues related to domestic abuse.