Croydon (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Daniel Santana, 40, from Croydon, has been jailed for over three years after repeatedly assaulting his partner, damaging property, and harassing her by phone.
The victim suffered from ongoing abuse by Santana, including physical attacks and harassment, from October 2021 to March 2022.
At one point, he made up to 60 consecutive calls to her.
In January 2025, the victim reported the abuse, and Santana, a Croydon resident, was taken into custody right away.
Santana was also given a 20-year restraining order in addition to his sentence.
Additionally, he has been sent back to jail to complete the final nine years of a prior term for harassment, arson, rape, grievous bodily harm (GBH), and actual bodily harm (ABH).
Detective Constable Marc Taylor said:
“This has been a long and complex investigation, and I commend the bravery and resilience of the victim-survivor.
Her brave actions have made it possible for us to get this dangerous man off the streets.
There is no doubt that it was difficult for her to speak with police about the abuse she had endured, but her determination resulted in the defendant finally having to take accountability for what his actions.”
A renewed push to increase awareness of Clare’s Law, sometimes referred to as the Domestic Violence Disclosure Scheme (DVDS), has been spurred by the case.
Through the program, users can ask police if they are at risk from a past or present relationship.
What rehabilitation measures might be applicable for offenders like Santana?
Structured interventions like domestic violence perpetrator programs or anger management courses designed to help offenders understand and change abusive behaviors and attitudes.
Sentencers may impose community orders requiring participation in rehabilitation activities such as counseling, substance abuse treatment if relevant, and victim-awareness programs that encourage offenders to take responsibility and make amends.
Where appropriate, offenders may be referred to mental health or substance misuse treatment services, which help treat contributing factors to their offending.