We help families get victims’ voices heard.

We provide specialist and expert advocacy and peer support

We help those left behind after fatal domestic abuse

News

Activism

Behaviours in Domestic Homicide Reviews

05/11/2024

Fundraising | Activism

World Suicide Prevention Day

10/09/2024

AAFDA's response to the consultation on updating the domestic homicide review statutory guidance

29/07/2024

Statement from AAFDA following the killings of Carol, Hannah & Louise Hunt

12/07/2024

Research

Domestic Homicide Reviews: The role of family, friends and community - ‘A hierarchy of testimony’?

22/05/2024

Consultation of the Statutory DHR Guidance

21/05/2024

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Who we are

AAFDA has over a decade of experience advocating for families after the homicide, suicide or unexplained death of their family member or friend, following domestic abuse. AAFDA was established in 2008 by Frank Mullane in memory of his sister Julia Pemberton and her son Will, whose murders in 2003 resulted in the pilot Domestic Homicide Review being conducted.

Domestic Homicide Reviews later became law in 2011.

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Who we help

We specialise in guiding families and friends through many types of statutory inquiry including Domestic Homicide Reviews and Independent Investigations (also known as Mental Health Reviews). We assist with and represent on Inquests and Independent Office of Police Conduct (IOPC) inquiries among others.

Help for Families

Using our personal experience and professional expertise, we support families who have lost a loved one through domestic abuse.

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Support for Professionals

We offer training, information and advice to professionals involved in cases of fatal domestic abuse

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Grant Givers

Grant funding enables us to provide advocacy and peer support to hundreds of families bereaved following fatal domestic abuse.

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Our Impact

Over the past 12 years we have supported families after the death of a loved one following fatal domestic abuse.

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What People Say About Us

Myself and my family have been overwhelmed with the help and support AAFDA have provided since the tragic suicide of my sister Jenna after a short spell in a domestic violent relationship. They have gone above and beyond to cater for our needs and haven’t just made us feel like another number. AAFDA pride themselves in serving their clients to an exceptional standard and are constantly climbing to achieve the best service they possibly can.

Sister of Jenna #Forever30

- Tasha

Simply a HUGE thank you for helping me navigate this mire of grief from losing my precious daughter to domestic abuse.

Family Member

- Anon

You are an amazing service, kind caring and compassionate people meeting our needs. Adapted quickly to massive changes due to covid.

Family Member

- Anon

Keep up the good work you all do in AAFDA, what would we do without you all

Family Member

- Anon

“AAFDA are the only help that we have had and no one else has really understood, only you. We are grateful that we found AAFDA.”