24 Hour Domestic Violence Help-line

Guidance to the Crown Prosection Service on dealing with domestic violence

CAFCASS Policy on domestic violence.

Report by Dr Amanda Johnson and Jasmin Tregidga - the second phase of the evaluation of the MARACS (Multi-Agency Risk Assessment Conferences)

First Phase evaluation report of the Cardiff MARACS by Dr Robinson

Crown Prosecution Service Policy for Prosecuting Domestic Violence Cases

‘This guide originates from the Home Office sponsored Crime Reduction Programme (CRP) Violence Against Women Initiative (VAWI). In 2000, 34 multi-agency, victim–focused pilot projects were funded and independently evaluated to identify ‘what works’ to support survivors and tackle domestic violence and rape and sexual assault. Five domestic violence projects from the initiative were selected as case studies. This aimed to explore the issues and barriers surrounding information sharing and to highlight existing good practice. Three Data Protection Officers were interviewed and the Information Commissioner’s Office was also consulted.’

The evaluation of the effectiveness of specialist domestic violence courts needs to be addressed in the context of the dynamics of domestic violence, which is a complex problem, incorporating emotional and psychological abuse as well as crimes of a physical and/or sexual nature. Victims are often (understandably) reluctant to be witnesses in court because of their own relationship to the defendant and, in relationships where children are present, the defendant’s relationship with their children. They are almost always vulnerable and often intimidated.

This guide sets out the civil remedies and criminal sanctions that are currently available through the courts to victims of domestic violence. It is intended for statutory and voluntary service providers who deal with the impact of domestic violence. It is not intended to be a self-help guide for members of the public.

MPS Risk Assessment Model for Domestic Violence Cases ‘Getting away with it’: A Strategic Overview of Domestic Violence Sexual Assault and ‘Serious’ Incident Analysis. This analysis is based on incidents reported to the Metropolitan Police Service. However, the lessons learnt are relevant to all those working within the field domestic violence and to the criminal justice system as a whole. This is not an academic document as such, albeit this will be forthcoming in due course.

Delivery Toolkit 7 outlines the key ways you can support initiatives being taken forward by local CDRPs to ensure that the needs of victims of domestic violence are met and repeat victimisation is tackled (priority 7). LCJBs should consider this part of their work on strengthening links to CDRPs. Although Crime & Disorder Reduction Partnerships (CDRPs) have the lead in, and statutory responsibility for, addressing domestic violence locally, CJS agencies should play an important part in providing support to domestic violence victims.