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MARAC Representatives training: England and Wales

Our MARAC Representatives training provides representatives with the skills to understand multi-agency response and support their MARAC to operate effectively.

Key course features

Our MARAC representatives training will equip you with the essential skills needed to:

  • Understanding of the process for a multi-agency response and how their role fits within this
  • Valuable skills and experience in order to provide the support necessary for their MARAC to operate effectively

Course overview

The four aims of MARAC are to safeguard victims of domestic abuse, manage perpetrators’ behaviour, safeguard professionals and make links with all other safeguarding processes.

Our MARAC representatives training course explains how a multi-agency response works and shows you how to make your MARAC as effective as possible.

The course is suitable for those who are new to the role of MARAC agency representative, as well as those who want to undertake refresher training.

The role of the chair is central to the efficiency and effectiveness of a MARAC. This one-day course is designed for those who hold the position of MARAC chair, deputy, or MARAC representative.

On our MARAC representatives training you’ll learn how to: 

  • Explain the MARAC process
  • Identify the benefits of implementing an effective MARAC
  • Examine the ten principles for an effective MARAC
  • Explain the benefits of using a single multi-agency risk checklist
  • Identify high-risk victims using the SafeLives DASH risk checklist
  • Describe the referral criteria and the referral process for MARAC
  • State the legislation which supports the lawful sharing of information
  • Formulate an action plan which focuses on risks and safety
  • Create a multi-agency development plan for their MARAC which addresses local issues

We will only accept a maximum of four applications maximum per organisation. For bookings of more than 4 attendees we would be pleased to come to you and tailor this training to meet your needs. You can commission a training for your organisation by emailing our training team.

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Very clear and structured, and spoken about from a place of significant experience and knowledge which made it feel very accessible and practical

Previous learner

Time commitment

This training is a full day online course.

Eligibility

Our MARAC representatives training course is suitable for those who are new to the role of MARAC agency representative, those who hold the position of MARAC chair, deputy, or MARAC representative, as well as those who want to undertake refresher training.

Please note that a maximum of four applications per organisation will be considered for each cohort.

Price

£150 per learner.

Simply email your enquiry today to [email protected], or via the button below.

Available training

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Applications for the next open MARAC representatives training are open now through the link above.

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Accessibility

We welcome learners of all backgrounds and abilities. We encourage you to share with us any details on accessibility and diversity needs so we can ensure the right support is in place. You can also contact us if you have any queries via [email protected].

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