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“I stopped recognising myself”: what recovery from domestic abuse really looks like

October 9, 2026

The Commissioner visited Welsh Probation to understand how they are improving their response to domestic abuse victims and perpetrators.

News

Domestic Abuse Commissioner warns survivor safety is still at risk as the early release of perpetrators begins

October 1, 2026

The Domestic Abuse Commissioner, Dame Nicole Jacobs, has issued a stark warning to the government that measures to protect victims in the wake of the...

Survivor story

Darryl’s story: When the support system isn’t built for someone like me

September 14, 2026

Aria shares her journey from care and domestic abuse to recovery, community support and empowerment, proving life is about more than finding one person.

Blog

Improving the Probation response to domestic abuse: lessons from Welsh Probation

September 7, 2026

The Commissioner visited Welsh Probation to understand how they are improving their response to domestic abuse victims and perpetrators.

News

Domestic Abuse Commissioner responds to early release scheme exemptions

August 30, 2026

Dame Nicole Jacobs, Domestic Abuse Commissioner for England and Wales, said: “For victims of domestic abuse across the country, this announcement won’t bring reassurance. While...

Survivor story

Aria’s Story: Learning it was never about having “just one person”

August 19, 2026

Aria shares her journey from care and domestic abuse to recovery, community support and empowerment, proving life is about more than finding one person.

Survivor story

Lived experience engagement: What it’s like to take part in a roundtable

August 12, 2026

Three people who have experienced domestic abuse write about preparing for and taking part in lived experience roundtables with government Ministers.

Statement

Commissioner responds to the conclusion of the early release scheme review

August 3, 2026

Domestic Abuse Commissioner, Dame Nicole Jacobs, said: “The decision to not exclude domestic abuse perpetrators from this scheme is wrong and puts victims lives at risk. “As I told...

Blog

How Gloucestershire’s Domestic Abuse Partnership is transforming support for victims and survivors

July 29, 2026

Gloucestershire Domestic Abuse Partnership share how their cross-organisation approach leads to better commissioning of services and outcomes for survivors.

Statement

Prime Minister confirms pause on prison early release scheme

July 23, 2026

Dame Nicole Jacobs, Domestic Abuse Commissioner, said: “I’m extremely pleased to see the Prime Minister take swift action to fully pause the early release scheme,...

Statement

Increase in minimum sentence length for intimate partner homicides

July 1, 2026

Today, 30th June, the government has announced that it intends to increase the minimum sentence length for offenders who kill their partner or ex partner...

Survivor story

Navigating the Family Courts when you’re Deaf: what I wish I’d known

June 29, 2026

Deaf and disabled people who experience domestic abuse face additional barriers to getting help – including a lack of specialist services which understand their specific...