Multi-Agency Risk Assessment Conference (MARAC) Overview in Scotland

This resource explains the model and role of a MARAC in Scotland.

Within this document you will find: 

  • An explanation of the evaluated MARAC model
  • Information on the MARAC in Scotland, including the locations of the 35 operating MARACs
  • What a Multi-agency risk assessment conference is
  • The MARAC process
  • The aims of a MARAC
  • The roles at MARAC
  • The referral criteria
  • The 10 principles of an effective MARAC

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