Multi-agency risk assessment conference (MARAC)

MARAC is a monthly meeting where professionals share information on high risk cases of domestic violence and abuse.

The MARAC aims to:

• share information to help protect victims/survivors, adults and their children
• determine whether the alleged perpetrator poses a major risk to any individual or to the general community
• construct a risk management plan that provides professional support for all at risk and reduces harm
• reduce repeat victimisation
• improve agency accountability
• improve support for staff involved in high-risk domestic abuse cases

SafeLives (previously known as CAADA) provides general information on MARACs and quality assures MARACs nationwide.

There are currently four criteria for referring a case to MARAC:

• Visible high risk
• Professional judgment
• Potential escalation
• Repeat cases

MARAC meetings are held monthly and are attended by professionals only.

If you're a practitioner and want more information, contact Waltham Forest MARAC Team. Telephone: 07789 480 655 or email: JCMailbox-.MARAC@met.pnn.police.uk (secure email)