What is MARAC?

A MARAC is a multi-agency risk assessment conference. The MARAC is made up of local agencies including Children’s Social Care, Health agencies, Housing, Probation, PDVS. 

It is chaired by the police. 

The aim of the MARAC is to reduce the risk of serious harm and increase the safety, health and well-being of victims of domestic violence. 

Everybody who is referred to the MARAC is automatically referred to the IDVA service for support