Domestic violence and abuse (DVA) is a real issue for many people. It is also sadly in places in our communities and life spaces. During the pandemic, the evidence seems to say things have got worse (https://commonslibrary. parliament.uk/domestic-abuseand-covid-19-a-year-into-thepandemic/). Indeed, victims were suddenly trapped at home with their abuser, with no options of respite or relief (Chambers et al, 2021).