Domestic Abuse - Torbay

Domestic Abuse is defined by the UK Government as: 'any incident or pattern of incidents of controlling, coercive, threatening behaviour, violence or abuse between those aged 16 or over, who are or have been, intimate partners or family members regardless of gender or sexuality. The abuse can encompass, but is not limited to psychological, physical, sexual, financial and emotional'.

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A Multi Agency Risk Assessment Conference (MARAC) is a regular local meeting to discuss how to help victims at high risk of murder or serious harm. A domestic abuse specialist (Independent Domestic Violence Advisors, IDVAs), police, children's social services, health and other relevant agencies all sit around the same table. They talk about the victim, the family and the perpetrator, and share information. The meeting is confidential.

MARAC Referral Form

DASH: DASH tool checklist

The purpose of the Domestic Abuse, Stalking, and Honour Based Violence (DASH) is to give a consistent and simple tool for practitioners who work with adult victims of domestic abuse in order to help them identify those who are at high risk of harm and whose cases should be referred to a MARAC meeting in order to manage their risk. A score of 14 or above indicates high risk.

If you are concerned about a risk to a child or children, you should make a referral to children's services – MASH

T orbay Domestic Abuse Services

Responding to domestic abuse – A guide for General Practitioners

Adult Safeguarding Toolkit

Domestic Abuse Bill 2019

MARAC Referral Form

Email: TorbayDAU@devonandcornwall.pnn.police.uk

Torbay Domestic Abuse Services

Telephone: 0800 916 1474

Email: tdas@sanctuary-housing.co.uk

The Intercollegiate document for safeguarding children informs health professionals on levels of training required for all practice staff:

Training for GPs for safeguarding can be found on each of the safeguarding board's websites: