Vision, Purpose & Approach
Our Vision
“Making domestic abuse socially unacceptable.”
At NCDV, this means working towards a society where domestic abuse is recognised for what it is, a serious harm that is never tolerated, minimised, or dismissed.
It means promoting awareness, encouraging accountability, and helping to ensure that people who are experiencing abuse are supported to seek safety without fear, stigma or barriers.
We know that lasting social change takes time. By improving access to protection and increasing understanding of domestic abuse, we aim to contribute to that wider cultural shift.
Our Purpose
Our purpose is simple and practical:
“To provide a service that helps those at risk of domestic abuse obtain protection through the civil courts, regardless of their financial circumstances.”
We focus on making legal protection accessible, understandable, and achievable, particularly at moments when individuals may feel frightened, overwhelmed, or unsure of their options.
Our Approach
We believe that access to protection should be:
Inclusive – available regardless of gender, ethnicity, sexuality, income or eligibility for public funding.
Fast – enabling swift action to reduce risk and improve safety.
Supportive – delivered in a compassionate, trauma-informed way, with transparency and respect for individual choices.
We work alongside police, legal professionals, and other services across England and Wales to help ensure people can access civil protection orders and be connected with wider support where needed.
Why This Matters
Domestic abuse often thrives in silence, stigma, and isolation. By helping people access protection and understand their rights, we aim not only to improve immediate safety but also to contribute to a wider culture where abuse is recognised, challenged, and no longer accepted.
At its heart, NCDV exists to ensure that when someone decides to seek protection, they are not left to navigate the process alone or excluded due to lack of finances.
I have been really impressed by the service provided by the NCDV to High Risk DA Victims that I have supported. In most cases my clients receive their initial call within a day of my referring them to you and in several cases an application for an emergency Non-Molestation Order has been activated very soon after that provided them with much needed legal protection at a time when they are very vulnerable or scared.
The Maple Project, Dorset Police
