Reviews into deaths from domestic abuse
A domestic abuse-related death review (DARDR) takes place if someone aged over 16 has:
- died due to violence, abuse or neglect; and
- the perpetrator is a household member, relative or intimate partner
These were formerly known as Domestic homicide reviews.
In Sussex, the police or another agency will report any deaths to the East Sussex Safer Communities Partnership. We will decide whether to conduct a review.
The review allows agencies, such as the police, health service and local authority, to improve how they work together. They do this to reduce the risk of another death.
Domestic abuse-related death reviews in Sussex
- Review into the death of Marie - published June 2024
- Review into the death of Annette - published June 2024
- Review into the death of Deborah - published April 2024
- Review into the death of Grace - published April 2024
- Review into the death of Adult K - published January 2024
- Review into the death of Julie - published June 2023
- Review into the death of Pamela (Adult F) - published November 2017
- Review into the death of Henrietta (Adult E) - published November 2017
Online domestic abuse-related death review library
The Home Office is building an online library of domestic abuse-related death review reports. You will be able to use it to find and view documents that are available to the public.
The Domestic Homicide Review Library is currently in development.
To request a copy of overview reports not yet on the library, email SafeinEastSussex@eastsussex.gov.uk.