Factors in Domestic Abuse Men’s risks Women’s and children’s vulnerabilities Service generated risks (SGRs)
SGRs – men in the CJ system Inconsistent response – police, prosecution, victim support, CJ social work Bail conditions – whose responsibility? Intimidation of witness Need for corroboration Men on programmes Men on post release license Abuse from prison
SGRs and vulnerabilities – women in the CJ system Offending women unwilling to phone police Sex work Child protection process Two-way or reactive violence Benefit and other financial crime Drugs and alcohol Self esteem Mental health
SGRs and vulnerabilities – women in the CJ system The profile of women in the CJ system and the profile of women most vulnerable to domestic abuse are very similar
The Caledonian system integrated intervention model Men’s programme (risks/strengths) Women’s and children’s Services (Vulnerabilities/strengths) Multi agency working (Service generated risks/supports)
The Caledonian System An integrated approach to address men's domestic abuse and to improve the lives of women, children and men. Rory Macrae National Trainer tel: