Bradford was recording high levels of repeat victimisation for domestic abuse. Partners were committed to improving their response and addressing the issue of high caseloads in their MARACs (Multi-agency Risk Assessment Conference).
Since the set-up of the MARAC, further effective practice had been developed by Safe Lives, the UK-wide charity dedicated to ending domestic abuse. MARAC partners wanted to ensure they were looking at opportunities to incorporate any new ideas into their delivery.
Client
A review for Bradford Council, which included all partners working around domestic abuse.
The solution
I undertook a review of the MARAC structure and process and made recommendations for improvement. This support included:
- consultation with service users and organizations
- review of national and regional effective practice
- scrutiny of current focus, structures, processes, partnership engagement, and effectiveness in meeting aims and outcomes
- statistical review of targets and outcome data of MARAC cases with comparison to those achieved elsewhere
- examination of additional outcomes as a result of MARAC— opportunities to impact on children and perpetrators.
The Outcome
Bradford had a report providing a comprehensive reevaluation of the service. In addition, follow-on mentoring support enabled the development of an action plan.
I have also undertaken a similar review process for Wakefield Council which strengthened partnership working, improved triage processes and supported the development of domestic abuse perpetrator services.
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