Risk Assessments

Risk Assessments

• There are two risk assessment models used by professionals in Harrow and supported by Harrow Council through training and care pathways. The DV-RAM model is for use with adult victims 18+ and the Barnados Model is for use where children are present in the family/household
  
• Please note, risk assessments are tools to help you make decisions about managing risk and increasing safety. Always use professional judgment. Risk is not static and may change. Risk Assessments are not referrals
  
• If you are not trained in risk assessment or safety planning methods contact the designated Safeguarding Professional in your service or team
  
• Always explain the limits of confidentiality with the victim or young person
  
• Reassure the victim or child that the violence is not their fault
  
• Record all information, referrals, assessments and interventions
  
• Always consider additional vulnerabilities of the victim/child including mental health, substance misuse, disabilities, BME
  
• Going through a risk assessment with a victim may help them to think through their situation and make decisions about their safety and well being
  
• Before going through any assessment ensure the victim:
  

          1. Has time
          2. Is safe to talk
          3. Is alone
          4. Knows where the perpetrator and children are
          5. Understands why you are going through a risk assessment

• Risk assessments should be conducted regularly and used as a prompt for further questioning and risk management

DV Risk Assessment Matrix - Barnados

CAADA-DASH Risk Assessment

In An Emergency Always Dial 999