Safer, Sooner project outcomes
Through this work:
- Victims/survivors will better understand the process they are at the centre of, so they get the right support for themselves and can help make others safer, sooner
- Policy makers (at local, regional, and national level) will be supported to achieve their Equally Safe strategy with robust evidence, expert advice, and the voices of survivors
- Maracs will become more embedded within public protection systems, so they help achieve the best outcomes and increase safety for women and children consistently across Scotland
How to get involved
We want to ensure that Marac professionals in Scotland, policy makers and frontline services have access to the right support, networks, and resources. You can engage with Safer, Sooner in the following ways:
Contact the Scotland team
Join our networks
Marac Chairs/Coordinators Network
The Marac Chair and Coordinator networks connects professionals who Chair or Coordinate Marac meetings across Scotland. It provides:
- A space to share updates from local Maracs – what’s working well, challenges and emerging patterns.
- Peer support and the opportunity to discuss complex challenges and best practices.
- Share resources, knowledge, and experience.
- A forum to contribute to national discussions about Marac.
Safer, Sooner Domestic Abuse Network
The Safer, Sooner Domestic Abuse Network is a dedicated space for frontline professionals from across Scotland to connect, learn and collaborate.
We host quarterly online events, each structured around a specific theme relevant to the sector.
Guest speakers share expertise, and attendees can contribute to national discussions.
Access Support
Our Marac helpdesk provides guidance and advice for professionals looking for support with Marac processes, challenges, and development.
Use our Resources
We develop practical tools, guidance, and templates to support Maracs.
For more on what Maracs are, and operational tools, please see here
Marac Development Support
We offer support to help Maracs strengthen their practice using the Ten Principles of an Effective Marac as an evaluation framework.