1. Domestic Abuse - Workplace Policy Can it make a difference? February 2011

2. Prevalence 1.5 million victims across the UK 120,000 of them at high risk Traditionally viewed as a chronic embedded social problem Bulk of children at risk / in need 15-25%of homeless presentations 20-25%violent crime

3. Hidden victims Men Black and Ethnic Minority women Women in work Added barriers are shame - you could lose your career – time off work –how can you be safe if he/she knows where you work ?

6. So why do women stay? Normalised - its not that bad Do not believe its affecting the children – it will ruin their lives Can plan around it –adaptive responses Leaving increases the risk

7. So lets make them safe in their homes Refuge not the only option Target hardening Risk Assessment and management Independent Domestic Violence Advisers – IDVAs MARAC coordinated safety planning tailored to reduce your risk

8. Independent Domestic Abuse Advisor Resources follow risk Time limited contact Single point of contact for victim Acts as advocate Navigates victim through our overly complex public services

9. Domestic Abuse Stalking and Harassment. - DASH Designed and agreed by expert panel Designed and agreed by expert panel 24 questions 24 questions Violence/ controlling behaviour/ threats /stalking/mental health issues/ alcohol and drug issues Violence/ controlling behaviour/ threats /stalking/mental health issues/ alcohol and drug issues 14 positives and case to MARAC 14 positives and case to MARAC Multi agency meeting where all relevant info shared Multi agency meeting where all relevant info shared

10. Aim of MARAC To provide a realistic package of actions to make victim and children safer by sharing relevant information To co-ordinate this with perpetrator management To keep the victims views at the centre of the process

11. Lucy a nurse with 2 children Lock fitters to the house Changed shift pattern School alerted children to be collected by mum and sister only Police drive by and marker on address Secure parking offered Time to see IDVA in work time Partner warned under Harassment Act Injunction applied for and granted

12. In the Wales 22 MARACS submit data 4,467 victims cases heard Over 5,000 children living in these households Police provide 66% of these referrals Male victims 3.6%

13. Cost savings MARAC plus IDVA up to 60%of victims report no further abuse 80% of victims feel safe and stop being victims For every £1 spent saves £6 to public purse Potential saving £740m across the UK