Type:	Journal Article
Title:	Reducing repeat victimization among high-risk victims of domestic violence: the benefits of a coordinated community response in Cardiff, Wales
Other Titles:	Violence against women
Authors:	Robinson, Amanda L
Keywords:	Screening;Interagency work;Risk assessment;Risk factors
Year:	2006
Publisher:	Sage Publications
Citation:	12 (8), August 2006
Notes:	The aim of Multi- Agency Risk Assessment Conferences (MARACs) in Britain is to provide a forum for sharing information and attempting to prevent further harm to high risk victims. The focus on MARACs is to manage risk to victims and they include agencies outside of the criminal justice system. The system was an exclusive initiative to Cardiff but has now spread to other parts of the UK because of its success. The conferences occur monthly to discuss the circumstances of individual women and typically include police, probation, social services, WSU, health and housing. Study found that by using risk assessment violence could be prevented from becoming chronic and escalating. Many see risk assessment as homicide prevention. When risk assessment is embedded in multi-agency frameworks it helps agencies become aware of most dangerous offenders. Looks at Danger Assessment (similar to the SWP used by MARACs) tool and compares it favourably t o the Conflict Tactics Scale. The main intention of the MARACs is information sharing and the problems identified were the lack of victim cooperation; lack of resources; and the high volume of cases 97 of the 146 women studied under MARACs system did not experience further abuse. Found that where risk assessment is used across integrated agencies is very effective. One problem identified with this study is lack of a comparison study. Particularly powerful risk factors were jealousy of perpetrator and use of drugs and alcohol.
URI:	https://anrows.intersearch.com.au/anrowsjspui/handle/1/16549
ISSN:	1077-8012
Appears in Collections:	Journal Articles

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