74 Joint working between Safeguarding Adult services and MARAC/ HRDA (Multi-Agency Risk Assessment Conference) (High Risk Domestic Abuse) Where domestic violence/abuse (see definition at page 8 is disclosed, indicated or suspected, the Domestic Abuse, Stalking and Honour Based Violence safe lives risk indicator checklist (RIC) should be completed. The risk assessment is available here About HRDA (High Risk Domestic Abuse) - Dorset Council For resources see here Safe Lives Check to see if a recent checklist has already been completed by another agency. The risk assessment indicates whether an adult is at high risk of harm from a perpetrator and if there is a need for referral to a Multi-Agency Risk Assessment Conference (MARAC). See Section 4.12 and 4.13. Where the MARAC threshold is not met any agency dealing with a victim of domestic violence/abuse should consider referral to a specialist independent domestic violence and abuse support service such as Dorset Council area: You First integrated domestic abuse service Free phone: 0800 032 5204 (Please be aware that calls to 0800 numbers may show up on itemised phone bills) Visit: You Trust Email: enquiries@theyoutrust.org.uk Poole and Bournemouth and Christchurch Outreach: For advice and referral to Outreach, Refuge and Domestic Abuse Courses Bournemouth and Christchurch: 01202 547 755 Poole: 01202 710 777 Further information is at: Domestic Abuse (bcha.org.uk) A MARAC/ HRDA is a meeting where information is shared regarding adults who have been assessed as being at significant risk domestic of violence/abuse. The meeting is between representatives of local police, probation, health, safeguarding for children and adults, housing agencies, substance misuse services, Domestic Abuse Advisors (DAA also known as Independent Domestic Violence Abuse Advisors) and other specialists from statutory and voluntary sectors. High risk victims of domestic violence/abuse are identified using the Safe Lives Risk Assessment risk indicator checklist. The aims of a MARAC are as follows: To share information which will help increase the safety, health and wellbeing of victims, adults at risk and children. To determine whether the perpetrator poses a significant risk to any particular adult or to the general community. To jointly construct and implement a risk management plan that provides professional support to all those at risk and that reduces harm. To reduce repeat victimisation. To improve accountability. To improve support for staff involved in high-risk cases. After sharing all relevant information at MARAC that is known about the high-risk victim, the agencies at the meeting will discuss options for increasing the safety of the victim. This will Appendix 6 – Joint working between Safeguarding Adults Services and MARAC/HRDA
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