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Helping child victims of domestic abuse in crisis
To coincide with World Children’s Day today, Buttle UK have written a guest blog about how they support children affected…
We must address the links between brain injury, domestic abuse and women in prison
According to government data, at least 57% of women in prison or under probation supervision are victim-survivors of domestic abuse….
We must address the profound mental health impacts of domestic abuse
As Domestic Abuse Commissioner, survivors often tell me about the profound impact that domestic abuse has had on their mental…
We must build on the Online Safety Act to ensure all victims are protected from online abuse.
Following the passage of the Online Safety Act 2023, a member of the Domestic Abuse Commissioner’s policy team outlines what…
Domestic Abuse Commissioner’s Office to establish a Family Court Review and Reporting Mechanism
In 2020, the Ministry of Justice’s Harm Panel produced a landmark report that raised serious concerns about how the Family…
We need to work together to prevent domestic abuse-related suicide
Guest blog from Sarah Dangar, City, University of London and Dr James Rowlands, University of Westminster Please note that this…
After fatal domestic abuse, bereaved families are integral to understanding what could have been done differently
Guest blog by Frank Mullane, CEO of AAFDA Please note that this blog includes descriptions of the Domestic Homicide Review…
Working together to protect children and hold the perpetrator to account: the Domestic Abuse Commissioner’s visit to Highland Council
Since the introduction of the Domestic Abuse Act 2021, children have been recognised as victims of domestic abuse in their…
Early intervention and prevention for children and young people subject to domestic abuse: Changing Relations blog
Nearly two years has passed since Section 3 of the Domestic Abuse Act 2021 came into force. This means by…