City Community Multi-Agency Risk Assessment Conference (MARAC)
The City Community Multi-Agency Risk Assessment Conference (MARAC) (CCM) is a multi-agency meeting where information is shared on vulnerable victims and/or perpetrators of anti-social behaviour (ASB) between representatives from the statutory and voluntary sectors.
After sharing all relevant information, they have about a victim and/or perpetrator, the representatives discuss options for increasing the safety of the victim and/or perpetrator and turn these into a co-ordinated action plan.
The aim is to identify the highest risk, most complex cases and problem-solve the issues of concern. Victims also include those experiencing hate crime.
The main focus of the CCM is on managing the risk to the vulnerable victim and/or perpetrator and providing options for increased safety. It also considers other persons affected and manages the behaviour of any perpetrator. The panel will decide on the best approach to managing the overall risk to the victim, perpetrator or community and on effective safety planning strategies.
Information shared at the CCM is confidential and is only used for the purpose of reducing the risk of harm and safeguarding those at risk.
A victim and/or perpetrator should be referred to the CCM if they are vulnerable or at risk to either themselves or others. The case may be complex or involve a multi-agency approach. The case may be unusual and does not fall under the responsibility of another panel.
A referral form and risk assessment form are completed by professionals and submitted to the Community Safety Team.
Meetings are held once monthly and co-chaired by a senior officer from the City of London Police and the Community Safety Team. Core group members of the CCM include the City of London Police, Community Safety Team, Noise Team, Victim Support, Adult Social Care, East London Foundation Trust, Turning Point, Housing and the Homelessness and Rough Sleeping Team.
Professionals can make a referral for a victim and/or perpetrator by completing the form (on Microsoft Forms or by downloading the PDF) below and emailing it to the Community Safety Team. Professionals can contact the Community Safety Team if they want to discuss a referral.