MARAM practice guides: Foundation knowledge guide – Guidance for professionals working with child or adult victim survivors, and adults using family violence

Abstract

This practice guide provides foundational knowledge for professionals working with victim survivors of family violence and people using violence. Developed as part of the Victorian Family Violence Multi-Agency Risk Assessment and Management (MARAM) Framework, it outlines key principles, legislative context, and responsibilities for service providers. The guide covers risk assessment and management, evidence-based risk factors, structured professional judgment, and the gendered drivers of family violence. It also highlights the role of multi-agency collaboration in ensuring a consistent, system-wide approach to identifying, assessing, and responding to family violence. The guide is designed for practitioners across a broad range of services, including specialist family violence services, community services, health, justice, and education sectors.