Professionals: Refer high-risk victims of domestic abuse

High risk victims 

Make a referral to MARAC (multi-agency risk assessment conference) for high-risk victims of domestic abuse. 

If you are a professional working with an adult who is suffering domestic abuse, and you think there is a high risk of further abuse, please use the forms below.

Referral forms and guidance notes

• MARAC IDVA referral form

  Download this document: MARAC IDVA referral form (DOC: 187 KB)

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• MARAC Q&A form

  Download this document: MARAC Q&A form (DOC: 33 KB)

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• MeRIT - form

  Download this document: MeRIT - form (DOCX: 30 KB)

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• MeRIT example

  Download this document: MeRIT example (DOC: 112 KB)

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• MeRIT guidance notes

  Download this document: MeRIT guidance notes (DOC: 48 KB)

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Support for victims who are not high risk

To refer or signpost non-high risk victims, perpetrators or children, please see our information about a range of agencies who may offer support.

• Domestic Abuse Guidance: Multi-agency guidance for staff working with adults and families living with Domestic Abuse

  Download this document: Domestic Abuse Guidance: Multi-agency guidance for staff working with adults and families living with Domestic Abuse (PDF: 326 KB)

  This document is a good practice guide for all multi-agency staff working with adults and families in Liverpool at risk of or experiencing domestic abuse. It will also be useful for frontline staff dealing with sexual exploitation.

  First published: 10/03/2021

  Last updated: 29/09/2021