The Commission on Domestic Violence was set up under Article 3 of the Domestic Violence Act (Chapter 481) on March 1, 2006. The main role of the Commission is that of advising the Minister responsible for social policy on all aspects of Domestic Violence.

(i) the fight against domestic violence, especially in raising awareness on the problem

(ii) suggesting areas for research, identifying training for professional groups.

The Commission has set up a Subcommittee on Service Development, which brings together representatives from the Commission, Agenzija Appogg (Designated Agency), the various Shelters in Malta, a practitioner in the field from Gozo and a former service user. The main aim of this Subcommittee is to help the Commission in its task of monitoring and safeguarding standards of practice and to further facilitate networking between practitioners in the field and others in related spheres.

A second Subcommittee on Research and Data Collation which brings together the main sectors that touch on domestic violence, such as health, police and the Foundation for Social Welfare Services is also being set up.