🧵For too long child victims of abuse have been treated as an afterthought and left to grapple with what has happened to them alone. This must change. My new report sets out how we can right this wrong and enable children to thrive. Here’s what government must do👇 1/3

Important new research on the impact of domestic abuse on victim's brain health and why our response must treat it as a public health emergency. If you're a survivor and concerned by these findings do reach out for medical support and advice.

By adopting these measures govt will send a clear message to domestic abusers that they can offend with little consequence. I understand our approach must change to address the prison crisis but watering down our criminal justice system is not the answer.

Domestic abuse has a devastating impact on millions of lives but for too long the true scale has remained hidden. I welcome any further evidence that helps us understand how we can tackle this terrible crime and better protect victims.

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I have written to @ShabanaMahmood requesting an urgent meeting to discuss the proposed changes to prison recall. No emergency measure to ease the prison overcrowding crisis should come at the expense of domestic abuse victims. 1/2.

The proposed changes to prison recall measures will put lives in danger and must be scrapped. My response 👇

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Due to changes in how police count crimes, offences like spiking are being under recorded. Without knowing the scale of the problem, it is very hard to bring perpetrators to justice. That's why Ministers must commit to accurately measuring all domestic abuse related crimes. 1/2.

With the government currently reviewing sentencing to help ease prison capacity, I'm deeply concerned that abusers will be released into the community without proper monitoring in place. Ministers must ensure victims do not pay the price for the prison overcrowding crisis.

This funding will bring relief to victims and their children, boosting vital services that support them in their most vulnerable moments. I hope govt's VAWG strategy will build on this to ensure every victim gets what they need, when they need it, so they can recover from abuse.

A new report commissioned by my office shows the lack of specialist services for deaf victims of domestic abuse to access when they need help. Marie Vickers from @SignHealth explains why the govt's spending review must urgently fund by-and-for-services👉

As I told ministers in parliament earlier today – Children’s futures count on them making these changes happen. We cannot fail them any longer. Read the full report here👉 3/3.

📈Improve data on the prevalence of children subject to domestic abuse so we know the scale of the problem.👨‍🏫Train all professionals working with children about domestic abuse.👂Listen to child victims when shaping the response they need.💰More funding for specialist services 2/3.

RT @BBCWomansHour: Over a quarter of domestic abuse services in England and Wales are turning children away from vital support due to fundi….

RT @jamiemroberton: Exclusive: The Domestic Abuse Commissioner has said child victims are being failed and left in danger. In a significan….

Domestic abuse impacts over 800,000 children. This is a sobering fact we must confront head on. Teaching children about respectful relationships will help to address this harm, alongside investment for services so no child is forced to face abuse alone.

Pleased to see govt close loopholes that allow abusers to enter our police force or remain in it. But govt must go further and ensure all officers are legally required to hold vetting so we can root out police abusers for good.

Really pleased to see @HSBC are working with @SEAresource to better equip their mortgage advisers to spot signs of economic abuse and support people in need. We now need to see more high streets banks follow suit.