Domestic Abuse Commissioner

Domestic Abuse Commissioner, Dame Nicole Jacobs, said: “I’m very saddened to hear of the passing of Sir Patrick Stewart.

“Patrick was a powerful advocate for women’s rights, using every opportunity to courageously share his experience and give a voice to survivors and child victims of domestic abuse.

“His loss will be deeply felt by all ...

Following the Commissioner’s visit to their service, IDAS (Independent Domestic Abuse Service) wrote a guest blog to about their REACH project which supports NHS staff who are affected by domestic abuse.

Senior NHS leaders and key stakeholders from across Sheffield came together in October to explore how NHS organisations can better support staff im...

Today the Chancellor delivered his Budget which included funding for tackling homelessness and misogyny but no commitments for domestic abuse services.

Dame Nicole Jacobs, Domestic Abuse Commissioner said: “The measures announced today to tackle rough sleeping and ease cost-of-living pressures which trap many victims in abuse are desperately needed....

Domestic Abuse Commissioner, Dame Nicole Jacobs reflects on a recent visit to Greater Manchester and what its approach can teach us about making devolution work for victims and survivors of domestic abuse.

I recently visited Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) to see first-hand how devolution is allowing local partners to work together to tackle an...

To mark World Mental Health Day, Nirma Bheero – Counselling Manager at Woman’s Trust – wrote a guest blog exploring the lasting impact of domestic abuse on women’s mental health and why specialist support is so important to recovery.

When ‘Sarah’ first ra...