. Investigate the incidence of human rights violations with respect to violence and abuse. . Establish whether the Domestic Violence Act has been effectively implemented. . Identify key challenges with respect to the implementation of the Domestic Violence Act. . Understand shortcomings in government's response to domestic violence. . Identify best practices models that can be scaled up to mitigate domestic violence. . Make findings and recommendations - identify short, medium and long term solutions and action required by Parliament and the Executive. . Ascertain the impact of the Domestic Violence Act on people, particularly women, youth, children and persons with disabilities.