Resources & Insights

The primary legislation governing the response to domestic abuse in England and Wales, including local authority duties for safe accommodation.

Government statutory guidance for local authorities on their duties under Part 4 of the Domestic Abuse Act 2021.

NICE guidance on identifying, responding to, and referring people who are experiencing domestic violence and abuse.

The government national strategy for ending violence against women and girls, setting out the policy framework for local commissioners.

The Domestic Abuse, Stalking and Honour Based Violence risk identification checklist, widely used across frontline services.

Research and guidance from Imkaan on the specific needs of Black and minoritised women experiencing domestic abuse.

Detailed guidance for tier one local authorities on assessing need and commissioning safe accommodation for domestic abuse survivors.

Includes accreditation guidance, resources and recognised good practice for housing providers responding to domestic abuse.

Guidance and resources for housing associations on responding to domestic abuse among tenants and staff.

A UK-wide charity dedicated to ending domestic abuse, offering research, practice resources, and the DASH risk framework.

The national charity working to end domestic abuse against women and children, with resources for survivors and professionals.

The UK membership organisation for work with perpetrators of domestic abuse, with guidance on behaviour change programmes.

National data and statistical bulletins on the prevalence and nature of domestic abuse in England and Wales.

Policy, research and data publications from the Home Office on domestic abuse, perpetrator programmes and related legislation.

Independent oversight of the response to domestic abuse in England and Wales, including reports, recommendations and statutory guidance.