Information for professionals

This page provides key contacts and resources for professionals working with individuals affected by domestic abuse.

MARAC – Multi-Agency Risk Assessment Conference

A MARAC is a meeting where agencies share information about high-risk domestic abuse cases. Partners may include:

  • police
  • health services
  • child protection
  • housing
  • Independent Domestic Violence Advisors (IDVAs)
  • probation
  • specialist support services

The aim is to assess risk and create a safety plan for the victim and any children involved.

For more information or to make a referral email: marac@cleveland.pnn.police.uk

MATAC – Multi-Agency Tasking and Coordination

MATAC meetings focus on dangerous, serial or repeat perpetrators of domestic abuse. Agencies work together to:

  • share information
  • plan interventions
  • support victims
  • disrupt and challenge abusive behaviour

For more information or to make a referral email: matac@cleveland.pnn.police.uk

Additional resources

For further guidance, training and safeguarding procedures visit: