So interestingly I was on a DASH risk assessment tool and DV training day today. Which was provided by local authority DV services
We discussed referrals to refuges. The process of referral including completing a DASH and potentially going to MARAC if that person is deemed high risk of death / serious harm
We also discussed safety planning , risk assessment , IDVA services out reach workers and lower level support for those who are not deemed as high risk. We covered the imperative point of safeguarding children , the freedom project , Phoenix project and other services.
Discussions around the dangers of advising women to leave immediately (as seen in PTWM) messages, one stop shops for advice , CAB and counselling.
We discussed not all women wanting to leave a DV relationship and the support needed to keep them safe.
Not to mention the importance of accurate record keeping and confidentiality, not using social media to discuss cases or make a person identifiable
Furthermore we discussed Flight funds.... funds used to help families escape (if they want to )
I then took the opportunity to enlighten this particular LA about PTWM who laughed at the tall tales and wished their job was as easy as getting a fb message and then getting a place at a refuge