From Crisis to Change: Tackling Domestic Abuse in the UK
Join us at The Domestic Abuse Conference 2026: Improving Protection and Providing Support for the
latest insights and guidance. Hear from senior experts and leading practitioners on national updates, support provision, and
best practices. Gain insights from case studies, build multi-agency partnerships, and network with partners to
enhance victim care and tackle domestic abuse effectively.
Overview
Breaking the Cycle: Building a Unified Response to Domestic Abuse
Violence against women and girls has reached crisis levels in the UK, prompting the Government in July 2025 to invest £53 million over four years in tackling domestic abuse by confronting high risk perpetrators directly as part of the Plan for Change. This presents a vital opportunity for professionals to strengthen collaborative efforts and place survivor safety at the core of service delivery.
The Domestic Abuse Conference 2026 aims to enhance collaboration and advance efforts in supporting survivors and preventing domestic abuse. Join us in January to receive insights from senior experts on tackling domestic abuse. Keynotes will provide national updates and support guidance, complemented by diverse case studies. Delegates will explore emerging and persistent challenges—including coercive control, tech-facilitated abuse, and economic abuse—while gaining access to evidence-based tools, survivor-informed practices, and multi-agency collaboration insights. Topics will include:
What’s Included
Value for money
Keynotes
Gain insights and guidance from senior stakeholders on the national strategies for preventing domestic abuse and protecting victims.
Case Studies
Explore best practice, including working with perpetrators, building multi-agency partnerships, and creating bespoke victim care.
Network
Connect online with your peers throughout the day, share experiences, discuss ideas, and celebrate successes.
CPD
Gain 8 hours of CPD points towards your target and continue your own professional development in just one day.
Don’t miss out
Why You Should Attend
2026 Agenda – Empowering Change: National Strategies and Inclusive Solutions
Dr Hazel Sayer, Research Fellow, School of Humanities and Social Sciences, Northumbria University
- Understanding the legal mechanisms available for survivors, their scope, and how to achieve successful implementation.
- Empowering survivors by ensuring they have full awareness of their options, so they can make informed choices about their paths.
- Building survivor focused support framework by integrating clear communication, timely access to resources, and ongoing support
Sally Herzog, Training & Development Manager, National Centre for Domestic Violence
- Framing VAWG in the modern digital context
- Centring youth lived experiences
- Creating safe, inclusive spaces for survivor support
- Integrating survivor-informed approaches across education, advocacy, and research
Ellie Softley, Chief of Staff, Everyone’s Invited
PC Oliver Clixby, Cyber Protect Officer, Metropolitan Police
- Barriers to recognition and disclosure of abuse in people with LD/autism
- Understanding how abusers exploit communication or dependency challenges
- Outlining methods of early intervention and prevention to prevent escalation
- Strategies for creating effective tailored support approaches
Libby Swannell-bell, Shared Lives DASV Project Coordinator, Cambridgeshire County Council
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Differences between heteronormative (common) patterns of abuse and abuse experienced within the LGBTQI+ community
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How forms and patterns of abuse can vary across different identities and relationships
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Unique barriers LGBTQI+ individuals face when accessing support services
Beth McAlpine, Senior Case Worker, Starlight Services, St Mungo’s
This breakout networking session provides the opportunity to discuss your experiences of multi-agency working to support survivors and tackle domestic violence. Explore your common challenges and solutions whilst networking with colleagues from a range of organisations.
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Aisling Barker, VAWG Workforce Development and Practice Manager, Islington Council & VAWG Operational Adviser, Cabinet Office
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Judith Vickress, Founder/Managing Director, Rural Initiatives Tackling Abuse
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Lived experience as male victim (stigma, barriers to disclosure, etc.)
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Father’s experiences around the impact on children (ACE’s, family court, school, social service involvement)
Richard Spencer, Ambassador, The For Babies Sake Trust
- The effects of domestic abuse on baby/child development and mental health
- Importance of early intervention and trauma-informed care
- Safety planning during perinatal period including multi-agency strategy
Lauren Seager-Smith, Chief Executive, The For Baby’s Sake Trust
Dr Hazel Sayer, Research Fellow, School of Humanities and Social Sciences, Northumbria University
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What previous delegates say
Testimonials
Todays event has been extremely informative and moving hearing from survivors and them sharing their story they were incredible!
Team Manager- Targeted Domestic Abuse Team
Almond Housing Association
Well thought out and informative conference. Useful information which will be utilised within our organisation.
Housing Support Manager & Domestic Abuse Lead
Citizen Housing
An excellent conference, well organised, very well chaired with great speakers on some thought-provoking subjects.
Senior Policy Manager
Welsh Government
Excellent conference with excellent, engaging speakers
Domestic Abuse Support Co-Ordinator
Blackpool Council
Excellent and informative conference. Lots to take away and think about.
PH Portfoilo Lead
Darlington Borough Council
Informative, honest discussions with a good range of topics that will appeal to a broad audience.
Strategies Crime Analyst
Greater London Authority
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£395
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£355
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PRIVATE SECTOR
£520
Private sector places are strictly limited and available on a first come, first serve basis.
