This report gives an overview of what a Marac is, how they work, and why they matter. It includes an analysis on the cost effectiveness of using the Marac model on a more widespread, national scale. The research demonstrates the benefits of using Maracs for victims, frontline services, and the public purse.

This report includes findings from consultations with 15 small and/or specialist services as well as 10 recommendations to improve the response victims receive in order to make all victims safer, sooner.

We welcome the King’s Speech and are encouraged by the new Government's commitment to advancing key pieces of legislation aimed at strengthening the response to VAWG and domestic abuse.

We welcome the new Government and a new chance to tackle domestic abuse and all forms of violence against women and girls. This is a huge opportunity to work together to prevent domestic abuse, address risk, challenge perpetrators and support recovery. 

We announce the start of a pioneering new project to transform local responses to domestic abuse, and is calling on survivors across Bolton, Leicestershire and Sheffield to have their voices heard.

Launch of our new project across Hampshire that will ensure the voices, experiences and expertise of victims and survivors are at the heart of the region’s response to domestic abuse. The two-year project will put local organisations and survivors at the heart of tackling domestic abuse by supporting them to share lived experience and develop best practice. 

This resource explains the model and role of a Multi-agency risk assessment conference (Marac) in Scotland.

Our Authentic Voice (AV) project is transforming Hampshire’s response to domestic abuse by ensuring survivor voices are at the centre of local policies and services. 

Our 2024 manifesto lays out six priorities for the next Government which would transform the response to domestic abuse and make families across the country safer, sooner.