Jessica Laverack

1. 1. lack of recognition of link between domestic abuse and suicide

   “The is a need for the recognition of the link between domestic abuse and suicide. Processes and policies do not seem to include this serious area to the extent that is required.”

2. 2. lack of system to identify and care for vulnerable not meeting high risk criteria

   “There is no system to appropriately identify and care for the vulnerable who do not meet the criteria of "high risk" which is covered by MARAC, evidence was heard that a large number of domestic homicide reviews cover victims who have not been rated as "high risk"”

3. 3. lack of single database and robust information sharing policy

   “There is no one database which is accessible for all agencies to input their common concerns. b. There is lack of robust policy of information sharing regarding both suicidal ideation, self harm as well as identification of the vulnerable”

4. 4. lack of single point of contact to oversee collation of information and coordinate proactive approach

   “There is no single point of contact to oversee the collation of all 2 information, to appropriate assess it and to coordinate a structured proactive approach to people with dual or multi diagnosis. This is in both MARAC and for those who are vulnerable but do not meet the "high risk" criteria”

5. 5. inappropriate deployment of front line officers to deal with domestic abuse

   “Consideration to be given to whether the deployment of front line officers to deal with domestic abuse is appropriate, and whether this should be referred to police adult safeguarding in the same way that criminal investigations are often elevated to CID”

6. 6. need to update DASH form

   “Evidence was heard that the DASH form may benefit from updating”

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