This essay aims to provide a critical analysis of interagency working to promote the health of ethnic minority women experiencing domestic violence. The essay begins with a definition of health and then briefly examines the different definitions of public health and how these definitions give credence to the need for interagency working in public health. The essay then examines the social construction of communities and minority groups (BME) in England and Wales, health inequalities and the geographical spread of inequalities in areas of deprivation and leading authorities with a brief discussion of the social determinants of health. This will be followed by a definition of domestic violence and how the concept of culture, especially in minority communities, impacts domestic violence and how domestic violence among ethnic minority women relates to public health. We will discuss two health models that can be used to formulate interventions relevant to the needs of ethnic minorities. The final part of the essay will discuss the role that organizations can play to support victims of domestic violence and how organizational structure and culture can influence positive outcomes and enhance better inter-agency working. Finally, a critical analysis of the interagency work will be provided suggesting how services can be improved. Public health Health as defined by the World Health Organization is “a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not simply the absence of disease or infirmity ( Seppellire 2005). According to the World Health Organization “health is a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not simply the absence of disease or infirmity” (WHO, 1948). The term publi...... middle of paper....... The Journal of Law, Medicine & Ethics, 30: 144–149. doi: 10.1111/j.1748-720X.2002.tb00381.xRhonda, P. and Pittman, R. (2009) an introduction to community development USA: Routledge.Blaxter, M. (2004) health, Cambridge: polity press .Department of Health (2004) Tackling health inequalities: the peak group of Local Authorities and Primary Care TrustsBartle, Phile WHAT IS COMMUNITY? A Sociological Perspective web publication available online at http://www.scn.org/cmp/whatcom.htmNIMHE (2003) Inside-Outside: Improving Mental Health Services for Black and Minority Hebrew Communities in England Roger Ottewill and Ann Wall ( 2004) Article 2 Models of health and healthcare available online at https://www.ihm.org.uk/documents/Education/mhsc_resource_file/diploma_managing_your_enterprise/Diploma_managing_your_enterprise_models_of_health_and_health_care