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1. How can we ensure training on domestic abuse and appropriate risk assessment tools for public bodies, agencies and services staff?
How might we ensure training on domestic abuse and the DASH checklist for public bodies, agencies and services staff?
Starting at ground level by conducting appropriate training through an organisation like Safelives. Everyone has the shared responsibility of doing what they can so victims and families are safe. No room for complacencie. This is distressing. I’m being completely honest in highlighting some professionals are precious on the referrals of clients which doesn’t put the clients first
2. In your view, what is the best model of multi-agency working for ensuring effective and early interventions for victims of domestic abuse?
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Victim lead with their voice at the forefront of possible and we know at times this cannot be..Sharing accountability and responsibility. Clear interventions and support for victims families and professionals. Lead and support throughout the cycle with integrity. List all actions with clear record keeping as safety changes all the time. Sherif should be well trained in dynamics of abuse too.
3. In your view, what is the best model for professionals assessing risk in relation to domestic abuse?
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It such a heinous crime with so many areas to further abuse their victims that we all should be implementing the model safely and accordingly.
When courts put bail in place is broken time and time again.
Courts have to stop being complacent
When courts put bail in place is broken time and time again.
Courts have to stop being complacent
4. In your view, who are the key partners that should be involved in multi-agency working to support victims of domestic abuse?
Is there any data missing from the national analysis that would be helpful to create a local and national dataset for MARAC in Scotland?
Trained professionals specialists in domestic abuse dynamics. Police, Victim Support, Women’s Aid, Assist, Health Vistor, LGBTQI worker, Young Person Worker, Offender Support, Housing Management, Observing from sidelines for training could be Procurator Fiscal and Sheriff
5. In your view, what guidance is required to support and embed effective multi-agency working for victims of domestic abuse?
How should data from MARACs be used in terms of reporting, providing evidence of impact and informing continual improvement of MARACs?
Safety is paramount. Abiding by statutory law, GDPR guidance,
Agencies not putting themselves first as I previously witnessed. The client was leaving a controlling relationship only to be subjected to control by her support worker.
Agencies not putting themselves first as I previously witnessed. The client was leaving a controlling relationship only to be subjected to control by her support worker.
6. What protocols need to be put in place to ensure effective information sharing between agencies?
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Clear lines of data sharing and every professional working in this sector should be knowledgeable in knowing guidelines if they don’t it leaves scope for professional misconduct. It should be taken as seriously as victims safety. There’s always someone that you should be checking with if you’re unsure.
7. Do you think that multi-agency arrangements for protecting victims of domestic abuse should be placed on a statutory footing?
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Absolutely yes. It’s a crime and everything that encompasses it should be robust and it then reflects accountability and responsibility
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Jackie Kennedy
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