Domestic Violence Multi-Agency Risk Assessment Conference (MARAC)
The Domestic Violence MARAC is a meeting where agencies talk about the risk of future harm to people experiencing domestic abuse, and if necessary their children, and draw up an action plan to help manage that risk.
Sharing information allows professionals to understand the needs of people experiencing domestic violence and to provide the right help to reduce the risk of future domestic violence.
Professionals
To make a referral to Bradford MARAC please complete the online MARAC form.
Note:
- To refer to MARAC without consent please complete and attach the Information Sharing without Consent form to the online referral.
- It is a good practice to complete a Dash Risk Checklist with the victim of domestic abuse. This checklist helps to identify those who are at high risk of harm and therefore whose case should be referred to a MARAC meeting.
For information about MARACs in the Bradford District, please email MARAC@bradford.gov.uk. You can also access useful guidance about MARACs on the Safelives website.
Victims
If a worker has suggested that your case should be discussed at a domestic violence MARAC it is because he or she believes that you could be at risk of future harm due to domestic violence.
At the MARAC professionals will work to provide you with services that meet your needs and, where necessary, those of your children. They will also make a plan to help promote your family’s safety.
If you are in immediate danger of abuse or harm please call 999.
For support in non-emergencies you can contact West Yorkshire Police on 101, and access advice and support from Staying Put.
My role within the Domestic Abuse & Sexual Violence Team is to coordinate and facilitate the MARAC process and response thus ensuring that we meet our legal and moral obligations in safeguarding and protecting the people of the district which is our highest priority. We continue to work hard every day with our partners in striving to prevent, stop and alleviate the harmful effects of domestic abuse and sexual violence.
