Resources library

Here you will find a collection of materials, guidance and information to support frontline professionals, practitioners and services to effectively identify, address and respond to domestic abuse.

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Disclosure Scheme for Domestic Abuse Scotland (DSDAS)

Information for professionals about the Disclosure Scheme for Domestic Abuse Scotland (DSDAS), including when it may be relevant, how applications are made and how it differs from MARAC.

MARAC-to-MARAC Transfer Toolkit Scotland

Guidance on how to effectively manage risk during transitions, emphasising the importance of proactive information sharing and coordinated multi-agency support.

Responding to counter allegations at MARAC

SafeLives best practice guidance for professionals in Scotland responding to counter allegations at Marac.

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The resources library will be updated regularly to reflect the evolving landscape of domestic abuse guidance, policies, and interventions.

MARAC action planning toolkit

SafeLives MARAC action planning toolkit supports professionals in Scotland with practical guidance and resources for high-quality MARAC action planning.

Authentic Voice toolkit for MARACs in Scotland

SafeLives Authentic Voice toolkit for MARACs in Scotland helps embed survivor voice, improve domestic abuse responses, and strengthen trauma-informed practice.

Family Voice Project

Guidance and resources for frontline practitioners - amplifying the voices, experiences and perspectives of families.

Authentic voice and trauma-informed practice – Echo webinar

Learn about the principles of trauma-informed practice and explore how to bring authentic voices into the heart of service design and decision-making.

Recognising and responding to tech abuse – Echo webinar

Understand the various forms of tech abuse, its impact, how to respond appropriately, and how to better protect ourselves online.

Domestic abuse within the LGBT+ community – Echo webinar

Learn more about stigma and domestic abuse within the LGBT+ community, and how we can respond and support victim and survivors.

Spiritual abuse awareness – Echo webinar

Learn more about the prevalence, the effects and how to effectively support victims and survivors impacted by spiritual abuse.

Disability and domestic abuse – Echo webinar

Deepen your understanding of disability and domestic abuse, focusing on how to respond to victims and survivors who are blind or partially sighted.

Female Genital Mutilation – Echo webinar

Learn more about the prevalence, the effects and who is at risk of the harmful practice of Female Genital Mutilation (FGM).

Embedding lived experience into your work – Echo webinar

Learn more about the SafeLives' Authentic Voice Principles, co-created with survivors of domestic abuse and how to embed lived experience into your work.

Verge of Harming Phase 2 resource: Empowering Engagement

The Verge of Harming Phase 2 practice resource ‘Empowering Engagement’ is for professionals supporting young people who are using harmful behaviours in their relationships.

Empowering Response through Data – MARAC Webinars

Webinars to showcase MARAC data's role in enhancing responses to domestic abuse and safeguarding in London.

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