In the wake of this global pandemic, figures already show an increase in domestic abuse reports around the world. Lockdown measures require people to stay at home, even when that home may not be a safe place for them. This briefing, written by Dr Sarah Fox & Professor Sarah Galvani, Substance Use and Associated Behaviours Research Centre, Manchester Metropolitan University, offers some considerations relating to alcohol and domestic violence during the restrictions placed on households as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic.