Domestic Abuse Commissioner for England & Wales
@commissionerda.bsky.social
Dame Nicole Jacobs, Domestic Abuse Commissioner for England and Wales.
Championing all domestic abuse victims to bring change.
Unable to intervene in individual cases. Get in touch via my website ⬇️
https://domesticabusecommissioner.uk/
Championing all domestic abuse victims to bring change.
Unable to intervene in individual cases. Get in touch via my website ⬇️
https://domesticabusecommissioner.uk/
Behind every domestic abuse-related death is a person whose hopes and aspirations were cruelly taken. There is no excuse for this failure.
I am working to ensure agencies act swiftly on lessons from domestic abuse-related deaths, and that this is done through a truly collaborative approach. 1/2
I am working to ensure agencies act swiftly on lessons from domestic abuse-related deaths, and that this is done through a truly collaborative approach. 1/2
March 25, 2025 at 11:52 AM
Behind every domestic abuse-related death is a person whose hopes and aspirations were cruelly taken. There is no excuse for this failure.
I am working to ensure agencies act swiftly on lessons from domestic abuse-related deaths, and that this is done through a truly collaborative approach. 1/2
I am working to ensure agencies act swiftly on lessons from domestic abuse-related deaths, and that this is done through a truly collaborative approach. 1/2
Today the Government published its initial response to my report that called for an overhaul of the criminal justice response to domestic abuse.
While steps to restore confidence in policing are welcome, this response lacks ambition. Without bold action victims will continue to be failed. 1/2
While steps to restore confidence in policing are welcome, this response lacks ambition. Without bold action victims will continue to be failed. 1/2
March 19, 2025 at 1:18 PM
Today the Government published its initial response to my report that called for an overhaul of the criminal justice response to domestic abuse.
While steps to restore confidence in policing are welcome, this response lacks ambition. Without bold action victims will continue to be failed. 1/2
While steps to restore confidence in policing are welcome, this response lacks ambition. Without bold action victims will continue to be failed. 1/2
Yesterday at the Public Accounts Committee, I highlighted critical issues that must be addressed to halve VAWG, including:
➡️ Chronic underinvestment in DA and VAWG services.
➡️ Lack of data to show where resources are needed.
➡️ Need for the new VAWG strategy to be a true cross-govt effort. 1/2
➡️ Chronic underinvestment in DA and VAWG services.
➡️ Lack of data to show where resources are needed.
➡️ Need for the new VAWG strategy to be a true cross-govt effort. 1/2
March 18, 2025 at 11:56 AM
Yesterday at the Public Accounts Committee, I highlighted critical issues that must be addressed to halve VAWG, including:
➡️ Chronic underinvestment in DA and VAWG services.
➡️ Lack of data to show where resources are needed.
➡️ Need for the new VAWG strategy to be a true cross-govt effort. 1/2
➡️ Chronic underinvestment in DA and VAWG services.
➡️ Lack of data to show where resources are needed.
➡️ Need for the new VAWG strategy to be a true cross-govt effort. 1/2
It's harrowing that so many babies are affected by domestic abuse.
We must remember they are victims too and need tailored support.
That’s why all child safeguarding professionals must fully understand domestic abuse so they can provide the right help every single time.
We must remember they are victims too and need tailored support.
That’s why all child safeguarding professionals must fully understand domestic abuse so they can provide the right help every single time.
Exclusive: Nearly 50,000 babies referred to social services every year due to domestic abuse
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Exclusive: Nearly 50,000 babies referred to social services every year due to domestic abuse
Freedom of Information requests showed that an estimated 48,067 babies, aged 0-2, were subject to referrals to children’s services in England due to specific fears over domestic abuse.
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February 26, 2025 at 12:08 PM
It's harrowing that so many babies are affected by domestic abuse.
We must remember they are victims too and need tailored support.
That’s why all child safeguarding professionals must fully understand domestic abuse so they can provide the right help every single time.
We must remember they are victims too and need tailored support.
That’s why all child safeguarding professionals must fully understand domestic abuse so they can provide the right help every single time.
I welcome the Crime & Policing Bill’s focus on tackling VAWG, but I'm disappointed it doesn’t address abusers in the police.
It was reassuring to hear the Home Sec's commitment to introduce new vetting regs this morning and I agree they must be implemented quickly.
Victims' needs must come first.
It was reassuring to hear the Home Sec's commitment to introduce new vetting regs this morning and I agree they must be implemented quickly.
Victims' needs must come first.
February 25, 2025 at 1:36 PM
I welcome the Crime & Policing Bill’s focus on tackling VAWG, but I'm disappointed it doesn’t address abusers in the police.
It was reassuring to hear the Home Sec's commitment to introduce new vetting regs this morning and I agree they must be implemented quickly.
Victims' needs must come first.
It was reassuring to hear the Home Sec's commitment to introduce new vetting regs this morning and I agree they must be implemented quickly.
Victims' needs must come first.
This week I wrote to the Home Sec requesting urgent action to ensure police who fail vetting can be sacked, including:
➡️Legally requiring police to hold vetting
➡️Regulation changes so perps can be dismissed
➡️Review of vetting requirements
Full letter👇
domesticabusecommissioner.uk/letters/lett...
➡️Legally requiring police to hold vetting
➡️Regulation changes so perps can be dismissed
➡️Review of vetting requirements
Full letter👇
domesticabusecommissioner.uk/letters/lett...
Letter to the Home Secretary in response to High Court ruling on police vetting - Domestic Abuse Commissioner
domesticabusecommissioner.uk
February 14, 2025 at 12:00 PM
This week I wrote to the Home Sec requesting urgent action to ensure police who fail vetting can be sacked, including:
➡️Legally requiring police to hold vetting
➡️Regulation changes so perps can be dismissed
➡️Review of vetting requirements
Full letter👇
domesticabusecommissioner.uk/letters/lett...
➡️Legally requiring police to hold vetting
➡️Regulation changes so perps can be dismissed
➡️Review of vetting requirements
Full letter👇
domesticabusecommissioner.uk/letters/lett...
This ruling is a major setback for confidence in policing and undermines the Government's pledge to halve VAWG in a decade.
I will be writing to the Home Secretary, urging her to swiftly strengthen the police's ability to sack officers and staff who pose a risk to public safety. ⬇️
I will be writing to the Home Secretary, urging her to swiftly strengthen the police's ability to sack officers and staff who pose a risk to public safety. ⬇️
Met Police cannot dismiss officers by removing their vetting clearance, High Court rules
Met Police cannot dismiss officers by removing their vetting clearance, High Court rules
The Metropolitan Police cannot dismiss officers by removing their vetting clearance, the High Court has ruled.
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February 11, 2025 at 3:18 PM
This ruling is a major setback for confidence in policing and undermines the Government's pledge to halve VAWG in a decade.
I will be writing to the Home Secretary, urging her to swiftly strengthen the police's ability to sack officers and staff who pose a risk to public safety. ⬇️
I will be writing to the Home Secretary, urging her to swiftly strengthen the police's ability to sack officers and staff who pose a risk to public safety. ⬇️
Specialist #domesticabuse services are critical to the functioning of the #criminaljustice system.
But achieving this collaboration requires participating orgs to be sufficiently funded.
Only with vital partnerships in place can victims receive the full scope of support they need. 1/2
But achieving this collaboration requires participating orgs to be sufficiently funded.
Only with vital partnerships in place can victims receive the full scope of support they need. 1/2
January 30, 2025 at 12:24 PM
Specialist #domesticabuse services are critical to the functioning of the #criminaljustice system.
But achieving this collaboration requires participating orgs to be sufficiently funded.
Only with vital partnerships in place can victims receive the full scope of support they need. 1/2
But achieving this collaboration requires participating orgs to be sufficiently funded.
Only with vital partnerships in place can victims receive the full scope of support they need. 1/2
Inconsistent (and sometimes non-existent) #domesticabuse data undermines accountability in the criminal justice system.
Clear figures that track police report to sentencing are critical.
Government must invest in tech and publish reliable stats to protect victims and improve justice. 1/2
Clear figures that track police report to sentencing are critical.
Government must invest in tech and publish reliable stats to protect victims and improve justice. 1/2
January 29, 2025 at 1:12 PM
Inconsistent (and sometimes non-existent) #domesticabuse data undermines accountability in the criminal justice system.
Clear figures that track police report to sentencing are critical.
Government must invest in tech and publish reliable stats to protect victims and improve justice. 1/2
Clear figures that track police report to sentencing are critical.
Government must invest in tech and publish reliable stats to protect victims and improve justice. 1/2