High risk referrals

Following a risk assessment, if the risk is identified as 'high', a direct referral should be made to a Multi-Agency Risk Assessment Conference (MARAC).

A MARAC is a monthly meeting where professionals share information on cases identified as high risk by use of the Domestic Abuse, Stalking and Harassment, and Honour-based violence (DASH) risk identification checklist. The MARAC will develop a coordinated safety plan to protect each victim. Read the Frequently Asked Questions about the MARAC (PDF document) on the Safelives website for more details.

To make a referral:

• Complete a MARAC referral form (PDF document) from the Safelives website, and send it, with a DASH / DOM5, to cheryl.potter@thamesvalley.pnn.police.uk, or
• Use the MODUS platform to make a direct referral, or
• Call the Police on 101 to make a referral to a MARAC in another area

Read the Resources for people referring on the the Safelives website for more guidance.