This thematic report aims to explore the policing of domestic abuse and family violence highlighting how it is being tackled across the world, how this has changed, and how it continues to evolve. The report examines the innovations, legal reforms and persistent challenges around the responses to domestic abuse and family violence, as agencies strive to protect victims, reduce demand and prevent further tragedy. It includes contributions from thirteen experts from policing, academia and NGOs and a foreword by AC Louisa Rolfe, the National Police Chiefs’ Council lead for Domestic Abuse, and DAC Helen Millichap, Director of the National Centre for VAWG and Public Protection. The report includes insight from the United Kingdom, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand and Canada.