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.
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.
Latest resources
The resources library will be updated regularly to reflect the evolving landscape of domestic abuse guidance, policies, and interventions.
Family Voice Project
Guidance and resources for frontline practitioners - amplifying the voices, experiences and perspectives of families.
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.
Multi-Agency Risk Assessment Conference (MARAC) Overview in Scotland
This resource explains the model and role of a Multi-agency risk assessment conference (Marac) in Scotland.
The Domestic Abuse Court Advocacy (DACA) standards
The Domestic Abuse Court Advocacy (DACA) standards outline the minimum requirements for services seeking accreditation and give victims and survivors an understanding of what they can expect from services.
‘Honour’-based abuse and forced marriage cases in Scotland – guidance
Provides an overview of the best practice guidance for responding to cases involving so-called 'honour'-based violence or abuse, including threat of forced marriage.
GDPR and information sharing – Scotland
Guidance to help practitioners and agencies better understand what they need to do to comply with data protection legislation in Scotland
DAART evaluation briefing
An evaluation of key data about the DAART online learning resource
Information sharing guidance for Scotland
Guidance on managing data for practitioners working with victims and survivors of domestic abuse in Scotland.
DASH risk checklist for IDVAs
A resource providing IDVAs with the DASH risk checklist, the Severity of Abuse grid, and full practice guidance for using the checklist.
DASH risk checklist for Scotland
This resource provides guidance and versions of the DASH risk checklist that have been adapted for use in Scotland, including English and Gaelic versions.