Risk assessment in domestic abuse (FOI ref: 1201A/25)
Request
Subject: Risk Assessment in domestic abuse
- Is it a standard provision or requirement in contracts with third-party providers of relevant services (e.g. domestic abuse services, victim support), for them to use the DASH risk assessment checklist as part of their service?
- Is it a standard provision or requirement in contracts with third-party providers of relevant services, for them to use the DARA risk assessment checklist?
- Please provide any other information that may provide helpful context.
- Is it standard practice for your frontline staff to use the DASH checklist?
- Is it standard practice for your frontline staff to use the DARA checklist?
If the answer to any of the above is more complicated than a “yes/no”, please provide a short explanation.
Response
Questions 4&5: It is not standard practice for frontline officers to use the DASH checklist. However, we do use the DARA which incorporates questions in relation to stalking and harassment.
Questions 1-3: I can confirm that West Midlands Police does not hold the information you have requested. Following consultation with our Procurement team, we understand that contracts for such services fall under the remit of the Office of the West Midlands Police and Crime Commissioner (WMPCC). You may therefore wish to contact the WMPCC to request the information you seek. Contact details for the WMPCC can be found at: https://www.westmidlands-pcc.gov.uk/transparency/freedom-of-information/