We are at a pivotal moment in the response to domestic abuse

5th January 2026DAC Helen Millichap, NCVPP Director & AC Louisa Rolfe, NPCC DA Lead 1 Comment

Policing stands at a pivotal moment in tackling domestic abuse, demanding better alignment, data, culture and technology to protect victims, prevent harm, and drive a smarter, evidence-led systemwide response. Assistant Commissioner Louisa Rolfe, National Police Chiefs’ Council Lead for Domestic Abuse, and Deputy Assistant Commissioner Helen Millichap, the National Centre for VAWG and Public Protection (NCVPP) Director, introduce the Policing Insight thematic report, ‘Evolving police responses to domestic abuse’.

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We are at a pivotal moment in the response to domestic abuse

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