Referrals for prolific perpetrators

Referrals for prolific perpetrators

MATAC (Multi-Agency Tasking and Coordination) is a monthly meeting to identify and tackle the most harmful domestic abuse perpetrators.

The aim of MATAC is to:

• Change offender behaviour
• Reduce re-offending
• Safeguard victims and families

The MATAC will engage with the perpetrator through education, prevention, and diversion methods. Options might include referral to voluntary domestic abuse prevention programmes, working with housing providers and drug/alcohol/mental health intervention. If engagement is unsuccessful, disruption and enforcement tactics are used. 

Any practitioner can make a referral to the MATAC based on their judgement and knowledge of the perpetrator being a habitual offender. To make a referral email: matacWokandBrac@thamesvalley.pnn.police.uk. 

On receipt of a referral, the case will be researched and considered at the meetings for partner input so that a fuller picture of the offender can be built.