Multi-agency risk assessment conferences (MARAC)
A multi-agency risk assessment conference is a meeting to discuss the safety and wellbeing of people experiencing domestic abuse. It includes representatives from the police, probation, health, child protection and other specialists.
The focus of the MARAC is the safety of the victim.
The MARAC:
- shares information
- discusses options
- makes an action plan to increase their safety
How to make a MARAC referral
Professionals make a referral to the local authority where the victim lives.
For an East Sussex MARAC, the person needs to live in East Sussex.
MARAC forms
These forms are not accessible to users of assistive technology. If you need help to access the content, email: MARAC.ESBH@eastsussex.gov.uk
To make a referral, complete both the:
- MARAC referral form [68.9 KB] [docx]
- Domestic abuse, stalking and honour-based risk identification checklist (DASH RIC) [64.2 KB] [docx]
Process and protocol
- Practitioners guide to MARAC [240.2 KB] [pdf]
- MARAC operating protocol and information sharing guidance [341.0 KB] [pdf]
If the victim is unaware of referral to MARAC
An agency may refer a victim to a MARAC without their knowledge.
Practitioners must assess whether it is proportionate and justified to share information. This will depend on the level of risk that the victim is facing.
Safe Lives provides a summary of the law: Sharing information and MARAC
Training
The Safer East Sussex Team funds training to statutory, voluntary and community sector partners. This helps to ensure that frontline professionals can identify risk and refer to the MARAC.
To discuss your training requirements, email:
ESDomesticAbuse.Info@cgl.org.uk
Contact the MARAC Support Team
For more information on the MARAC process, or to discuss a referral to the MARAC, contact the MARAC Support Team.
Email: MARAC.ESBH@eastsussex.gov.uk