Nottinghamshire is getting a new deputy police and crime commissioner to deal with the increasing volume of domestic violence cases across the county.
Emma Foody, of Bulwell, takes on the new role in July, and aims to make her mark.
The former magistrate is concerned on how slowly the criminal justice system acts in bringing offenders of domestic violence before the courts.
She said there is a significant delay between reporting a violent and abusive offender and then getting him or her before a judge.
She also wants to see more cases dealt with over video link, which limits the trauma victims and their families have to endue in a court setting.
Mrs Foody, who used to be the regional director for the East Midlands Labour Party, and is married to Nottingham North MP Alex Norris, will be paid £61,200 a year in this new role.
She will work alongside Police and Crime Commissioner Paddy Tipping, but her main duties will be working on an 'enhanced plan' to tackle domestic violence across Nottinghamshire.
Mr Tipping said he has appointed Mrs Foody so he can carry out more national work.
The former magistrate - who also worked for North East Ambulance Service and as a community ambassador for domestic abuse charity Women's Aid - said she is well-equipped to deal with the issues facing the county as domestic violence rises.
She told Nottinghamshire Live: "Covid-19 and lockdown has brought to the surface hidden crimes and domestic violence is one of those.
"Two women are killed weekly due to domestic violence and that has gone up to three.
"In the criminal justice system there is a backlog of cases, which needs to be looked at.
"I think domestic violence cases take too long to come before the courts and Covid-19 has exacerbated that further.
"As a magistrate, I have sat before a lot of domestic violence cases and the process is very traumatic for the survivor."
She believes more cases could be heard online and giving evidence through "a live link is something that should be expanded."
"If you have to go into a court during a time that was traumatic and has a devastating impact on your life it can be difficult for you to navigate," she added.
She is also tasked with launching a new adult sexual assault referral centre for Nottingham; a state of the art facility to support victims of abuse and attacks.
Talking about the increase in domestic violence cases, she said: "It is not necessary more people turning to domestic violence to deal with their relationships while under lockdown.
"It is people who are already perpretators. It is an increase in incidents not in victims. They are inflicting more violence on that individual and it is appalling."
Speaking about her previous role as a senior Labour Party official, she said: "It is about making sure you are the voice for all the people in Nottinghamshire not just the people of the Labour party.
"That is something I am very able to do and I hope people will look at my full CV.
"I think the Police Crime Commissioner is an important voice for the people of Nottingham to hold the police to account.
"Paddy Tipping represents over one million people and he can lobby government and is accountable to the people of Nottinghamshire."
Mrs Foody will start her new role in July.
Mr Tipping said: "Although we have always provided a strong response in support of those affected by domestic abuse, I will be launching a new enhanced plan in the Autumn.
"Emma's previous experience means that she is ideally placed to lead in this area of work.
"In addition, it's clear that the Criminal Justice System is facing a challenging period.
"It is important that we have a clear and informed voice regarding the way forward so Emma's hands-on experience as a magistrate will prove invaluable.
"As my deputy, Emma will support me in my work for our local communities which will enable me to undertake more work for Nottinghamshire on national platforms."
