Multi-Agency Risk Assessment Conferences (MARACs) are meetings where information about high risk domestic abuse victims (those at risk of murder or serious harm) is shared between local agencies. By bringing all agencies together at a MARAC, a risk focused, coordinated safety plan can be drawn up to support the victim. Over 250 MARACs are operating across England, Wales and Northern Ireland managing over 53,000 cases a year.
The purpose of MARACs is to:
• Share relevant information to increase the safety, health and well being of victims – adults and their children;
• Determine whether the perpetrator poses a significant risk to any particular individual or to the general community; • Construct jointly and implement a risk management plan that provides professional support to all those at risk and that reduces the risk of harm;
• Reduce repeat victimisation;
• Improve agency accountability; and
• Improve support for staff involved in high risk domestic abuse cases
The 2009 DASH (Domestic Abuse, Stalking, harassment and Honour based violence) risk assessment model provides a national, accredited risk assessment process which can be used by any agency. The purpose is to give a consistent and practical tool to practitioners working with victims of domestic abuse to help them identify those who are at high risk of harm and whose cases should be referred to a MARAC meeting - in order to manage the risk. Additional information is available at www.dashriskchecklist.co.uk and www.caada.org.uk.
For MARAC updates and enquiries contact MARACEssex@essex.pnn.police.uk or telephone 01245 452921.
Some content from: http://www.caada.org.uk/marac/Information_about_MARACs.html
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