‘Honour’-based abuse and forced marriage cases in Scotland – guidance

This guidance gives professionals involved in the Marac process in Scotland an overview of the best practice guidance for responding to cases involving so called ‘honour’-based violence or abuse, including where this involves potential threat of forced marriage to any of the parties involved, including any children.

What is in the guidance?

Introduction

• Who is this guidance for?
• What is a Multi-Agency Risk Assessment Conference (Marac)?
• What is so called ‘honour’-based violence or abuse?
• What is forced marriage?

Background and overview

• Current practice and data

Best practice guidance responding to cases involving so-called ‘honour’-based abuse at Marac

• Identify
• Risk assess
• Referral
• Safety planning

Recommendations

Marac process for cases involving ‘honour’-based abuse

Further resources

Specialist support services