Tomorrow the 2nd VOICES at the DAC newsletter will go out to our 700+ members. VOICES at the DAC is my virtual platform for #DomesticAbuse survivors who want to use their voice to influence change. Click below to find out more and become a member 👇domesticabusecommissioner.uk/voicesatthedac/

Yesterday I met with Alex Davies-Jones MP, the new Minister for Victims and Violence Against Women and Girls. As an MP she has been a passionate voice for victims & survivors of #DomesticAbuse There is a lot to do. But I know that by working together we can create a safer future ⏭️

Effective behaviour change programmes are key to tackling domestic abuse. But according to my mapping report, only 1% of perpetrators received support to prevent abusive behaviour. I support the #CallforFurtherAction to Government to address these gaps. The Drive Partnership

My statement on the impact of recent riots on domestic abuse victims and the services that support them ⬇️

My research found that 43% of victims who told a professional about their abuse told the police first. That's why the police must treat all domestic abuse disclosures with the sensitivity and seriousness that they deserve. Thank you simon israel ⬇️ channel4.com/news/met-polic…

Are you Sikh Panjabi, female, over 16 and UK based? Sikh Womens Aid want to hear your voice to help support Sikh Panjabi women and girls. You can participate whether or not you've experienced any form of abuse. Find out more and complete the survey ⬇️ surveymonkey.com/r/SWASurvey2024

Brain injuries are a hidden crisis for domestic abuse victims. I welcome Brainkind and Women's Aid's collaboration to improve understanding of this critical issue. All agencies must use this knowledge so that DA victims with brain injuries get the right response every time.

Every life lost to domestic abuse is a tragedy that leaves a deep void in families and communities. Preventing domestic homicides is possible, but it requires strong multi-agency collaboration and effective intervention for perpetrators. The Guardian theguardian.com/uk-news/ng-int…

Our mission is to halve violence against women and girls in a decade. This is why it's so important ⬇️

These findings are extremely concerning. Too many babies, children & young people are experiencing the trauma of domestic abuse. The impact of this can be life altering. Every victim, no matter their age, deserves a domestic abuse response that meets their specific needs.

The Victims' Commissioner for England & Wales wants to hear from victims to understand the impact of court delays. This will help influence measures to improve justice outcomes. Domestic abuse victims often wait years for a court date. If you've been impacted, have your say ⬇️ victimscommissioner.org.uk/victims-urged-…

Yesterday magistrates were requested to temporarily delay the imprisonment of some individuals in order to ease prison overcrowding. Domestic abuse victims must be front and centre in any measures to manage the prison capacity crisis. My statement ⬇️ domesticabusecommissioner.uk/commissioner-r…

Detecting a controlling abuser is a huge challenge that social workers face every day. But I have found many do not receive specific training on coercive control which can save lives, despite it being a crime since 2015. bbc.co.uk/news/articles/…

A BBC investigation has found a third of university social work courses do not offer training in how to spot victims of coercive control. Nicole Jacobs, the Domestic Abuse Commissioner for England and Wales, tells #R4Today a lack of training could lead to 'victim blaming'.