Type:	Journal Article
Title:	MARACs - strengths and limitations of the process
Other Titles:	SAFE : The domestic abuse quarterly
Authors:	Barran, Diana
Keywords:	Prevention;Interagency work;Risk assessment
Year:	2008
Publisher:	Women's Aid Federation of England
Citation:	(25), Spring 2008
Notes:	General Overview: In this article, Diana Barran from the charity CAADA examines strengths and weaknesses of the implementation of Multi Agency Risk Assessment Conferences (MARACs) introduced into England and Wales over two years, to reduce the risk to women (and children) of being seriously harmed or killed by violent partners or ex-partners. Discussion: MARACs have been introduced into eighty areas across the UK to improve responses to women and children at greatest risk of being seriously harmed or killed as a result of domestic violence. In the first year of implementation, MARACs assessed 9 300 cases. A key achievement identified by the author is that in over 70% of cases referred, women suffered no repeat violence. Other achievements include: an increasing awareness of domestic violence in local communities; an increase in the resources available to survivors; and an increasing number of referrals being made to MARACs from outside the criminal justice system. A major challenge identified is the under-representation of black, lesbian, bisexual and transsexual women, women from culturally and linguistically diverse communities and those with disabilities. The author reports that, as a result, the UK Home Office plans to have national coverage of MARACs by 2011. The article concludes with a summary of the core elements of successful MARACs.
URI:	https://anrows.intersearch.com.au/anrowsjspui/handle/1/15740
ISSN:	1476-2455
Appears in Collections:	Journal Articles

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