MARAC
MARAC is a monthly meeting where information is shared between professionals about the highest risk domestic violence cases in Harrow. After sharing information about risk, a coordinated action plan, with a lead agency identified, is put in place. The aim of this plan is to increase the safety of the victim and their children. The MARAC will also ensure safeguarding of children and can make links to manage the behaviour of the perpetrator. The victim does not attend but is represented by an Independent Domestic Violence Advocate (IDVA) who can speak on their behalf.
No single agency has the complete picture about a victim and the MARAC is crucial in gathering all information and insights about the victims risk.
Harrow has a MARAC that meets every four weeks and is attended by a range of professionals from agencies such as police, Victim Support, Women's Aid, Probation, Health, Drug and Alcohol, Children's Services, Safeguarding Adults and Mental Health.
The MARAC is victim led and will not usually discuss a case without consent from the victim, unless there are serious concerns for the victim and/or their children's safety.
Any professional or volunteer from any service in Harrow can refer to MARAC. To refer please complete the attached referral form and forward to the MARAC Coordinator (details on the Referral Form).
