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Safer Bromley Partnership

Safer Bromley Partnership. Working together to tackle domestic violence. Chris Smart Detective Chief Inspector Bromley Borough Police. Scope of Presentation. Policing DV – A Brief History The Bromley Position MPA Presentation viewed through a case study

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Safer Bromley Partnership

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  1. Safer Bromley Partnership Working together to tackle domestic violence Chris Smart Detective Chief Inspector Bromley Borough Police

  2. Scope of Presentation • Policing DV – A Brief History • The Bromley Position • MPA Presentation viewed through a case study • Tackling domestic violence – MPS Risk Model • Keeping survivors safe and preventing further attacks • Supporting survivors • Preventing domestic violence... - MARAC • Continuous improvement

  3. 10 years ago Crash scene • Introduction of Community Safety Units (CSU). • Macpherson report. • Protection from Harassment Act 1997. • Initial strategy – encouraging victims to report.

  4. Findings • 1998 – 60,000 incidents in London. • 2005 – 110,000 incidents in London. • 1 in 8 cases GBH • 1 in 4 cases ABH • 1 in 4 murders linked to Domestic Violence.

  5. We got it wrong Vicky Horgan & Emma Walton Clare Bernal Hayley Richards Rana Faruqui Tania Moore Colette Lynch

  6. Current Policy • Positive action. • Enhanced level of victim care. • Safety of victims is paramount – especially if children are involved.

  7. Bromley Position – 08/09 • 2106 recorded DV offences – 19% increase on 07/08. • 1365 arrests made (65%, highest ever recorded arrest rate). • 42% of cases were charged or cautioned. • No DV homicides. • Victim gender – 80% female:20%male.

  8. Victim profile • 55% are self defined as white British. • 80% are aged between 20-49 years old. Suspect profile • 80% are aged between 20-49 years old.

  9. Case Study • 19th October 01.43hrs • Police are called to the home of Vietnamese family. The father of the • family has returned home drunk and is attempting to throw his wife out of the property which he has started to smash up. • The call comes from the daughter of the family, Mum’s English is not good. Police arrive on scene and the suspect has left. There is considerable damage at the property. • Police leave the scene. The advice to the family ‘If he comes back, don’t let him and call 999'.

  10. …….the same night 0321hrs • Another call, same location, the suspect is back at address. Police arrive and he is still on scene. • Positive action taken? • Suspect advised to leave the scene to sober up and not to come back until he had done so!

  11. ……and eventually 0705hrs • Early turn are called to the address. Once on scene officers discover the mother of the family has been stabbed to death. The suspect is not on scene. • The suspect later gives himself into custody and in interview states that the victim had disrespected him by wearing a short sleeve shirt in the presence of his parents the previous day. She also had him ejected from his home by the police.

  12. ………….Some of the failings • No attempt at risk identification at 2 previous calls • No history searches by attending officers • No effective investigation • Four previous incidents of violence by suspect against his wife • 26 months custody for GBH. No abuse programme • No notification by Police to Social Services regarding children • No support provided for victim

  13. Initial Actions and Options Open to Police • Arrive within 12 minutes (Citizen promise) • Medical attention • Secure and begin to interpret scene (digital camera, head cams) • Secure and record evidence (124D, including risk assessment) • Ensure immediate safety of victim and children (relatives, hospital, arrest suspect)

  14. MPS DV Risk Model (SPECSS+)3 parts to model • Risk identification and intervention by Initial investigating officer (124d and SPECSS+) • Supervisor and investigating officer • Safety planning: intervention options

  15. SPECSS+ Separation/child contact Pregnancy / new birth Escalation Community issues / isolation Stalking Sexual assault ...........................................Plus

  16. The ‘plus signs’ • Use of weapons/credible threats to kill • Strangulation, suffocation, drowning attempts • Suicidal/homicidal tendencies • Morbid jealousy, acute controlling behaviour • Pets abused • Substance/alcohol misuse • Mental health • Victims fear • Children abused

  17. Suspect • Arrest if on scene • Search of Area • All known addresses • Manhunt • Criminal Justice Process

  18. Keeping Survivors Safe and Preventing Further Attacks • Panic alarms. • Special schemes. • Victim Support. Sanctuary Scheme (Safer Bromley Van). • Women’s Aid. • Housing.

  19. Supporting Survivors One Stop Shop DV Text Line DV Travel Fund Bromley Advocacy Service Safer Bromley Partnership Bromley DV Forum

  20. Preventing Domestic Violence • Freedom Programme. • Training. • Integrated Domestic Abuse Programme (IDAP).

  21. MARAC

  22. Aims of MARAC • To reduce repeat victimisation. • To increase well-being of victims. • To safeguard victims & their children. • To address safety of agency staff.

  23. How does it work ? • Referral to MARAC coordinator. • Research of all Police & partner/agency databases & risk assessment made. • Monthly partnership meetings to review each case & to agree a joint action plan of activity.

  24. Role of MARAC coordinator • To collate & research all information & intelligence held on each subject. • To maintain & circulate information to all agencies. • To liaise with all agencies & ensure agreed action takes place.

  25. Action based • Review • Timescales • Responsibility • Accuracy • Volunteer

  26. Referral Process • Who can refer ? • Consent • How ? • CAADA risk assessment • Who presents ?

  27. Referral Process – A Plea Victim Support Met Police LBB DV Co-coordinator LBB Housing Women’s Aid Social Services Primary Care Trust CAFCASS LBB Education Services SLFHA Mental Health Authority Hyde Housing Probation Service Domestic Abuse Advocates Broomleigh Housing

  28. Continuous Improvement • London Mainstream Model. • Virtual Courts. • Women Achieving Together. • Body Worn Video Cameras.

  29. Body Worn Video & DV

  30. MPA response • Excellent partnership working. • Proactive work on the borough – Somali women’s group. • Development of new projects – DV text line & DV travel fund. • Inclusion of DV in LAA & stretching of targets.

  31. “ The enthusiasm of all those present at the meeting was evident & demonstrated a genuine commitment to tackle domestic violence, which is undoubtedly at the heart of the borough’s success.” MPA DV Scrutiny committee Nov 2008

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