Reducing Repeat Victimization Among High-Risk Victims of Domestic Violence
- 1 August 2006
- journal article
- research article
- Published by SAGE Publications in Violence Against Women
- Vol. 12 (8), 761-788
- https://doi.org/10.1177/1077801206291477
Abstract
The goal of Multi-Agency Risk Assessment Conferences (MARACs) is to provide a forum for sharing information and taking actions to reduce harm to high-risk domestic violence victims. Interviews with participants and victims, observations, and police data reveal how the MARACs work in practice and also what they can accomplish. Results showed MARACs to be invaluable: Agencies assisted victims more efficiently, primarily through enhanced information sharing. MARACs improve victims' safety because both police and victim data revealed that 6 in 10 victims had not been revictimized. These positive results demonstrate the benefits of a coordinated community response.Keywords
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