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National Marac Development Training, Scotland

 Scotland Marac Open Courses

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*Please note that all sessions will be hosted on Teams.
*Half day sessions will cost £45 per person and full day sessions will cost £75 per person.

The sessions will provide an understanding of key elements of the evaluated Marac model, risk assessment, information sharing and safety planning. The sessions will also consider issues currently affecting Marac operation and service delivery, provide an opportunity to ask questions, and share experiences and network with other professionals from across Scotland. All sessions will be facilitated via MS Teams and will also make use of various other technology to facilitate group discussions and exercises.  

The sessions are open to anyone currently involved with their local Marac (referring or attending meetings, either on a regular or ad hoc basis).

In the object of fairness we aim to have a maximum of 4 learners per Marac to ensure an even spread of attendees from across Scotland. 

 

“Having a variety of ways to contribute was great and kept everyone engaged. The presenters were great and delivered both workshops in a very organised but relaxed manner” 
Previous learner on SafeLives online Marac training  

 

Marac ChairsTraining (10am-4:30pm) £75 per person.

Date: Tuesday 12th March
Time: 10am-4:30pm
Price: £75 per person

THIS COURSE IS NOW FULL - If you are interested in future sessions, please leave your name and email here.

What to expect? *This traning is for new and future Marac Chairs – this workshop will look at the essential skills needed to Chair Marac*

This workshop will consist of one full-day online training workshop, with an expectation for attendees to complete a small task and/or limited reading ahead of the session. The workshop will be facilitated via MS Teams and you will be expected to keep your camera on for the duration of the training. 

The workshop will:

  • Look at the role of the Chair in creating an effective Marac environment, ensuring all agencies are engaged and are identifying victims at high risk and producing robust action plans
  • Examine the recommended case structure for Marac meetings
  • Reflect on local circumstances and challenges, including in light of Covid-19
  • Consider the support available to victims at high risk of serious harm

At the end of the workshop you will be able to:

  • Understand and apply the 10 principles for an effective Marac in local practice
  • Use the recommended case structure to facilitate effective Marac meetings
  • Understand how to improve the effectiveness of Marac and initiate local improvement
  • Encourage effective action planning which increases the safety of the victim and their family

Marac RepresentativesTraining (10am-4:30pm) £75 per person.
Date: Tuesday 19th March
Time: 10am-4:30pm
Price: £75 per person

 

THIS COURSE IS NOW FULL - If you are interested in future sessions, please leave your name and email here.
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What to expect? *This workshop is suitable for those who are new to the role of Marac agency representative, as well as those who want to undertake refresher training*

This workshop will consist of one full-day online training workshop, with an expectation for attendees to complete a small task and/or limited reading ahead of the session. The workshop will be facilitated via MS Teams and you will be expected to keep your camera on for the duration of the training. 

The workshop will: 

  • Improve understanding of a multi-agency response to domestic abuse, the evaluated Marac model, and the role of the Marac Representative of within this  

  • Explore the impact of Covid-19 on Scottish Marac operation and the Scottish policy context 

  • Provide valuable skills and experience to engage effectively with Marac  

At the end of you will be able to:  

  • Better understand and engage with the Marac process locally 

  • Examine the 10 principles for an effective Marac and the benefits of implementing Marac  

  • Describe the referral criteria and the referral process for Marac 

  • State the legislation which supports the lawful sharing of information 

  • Formulate an action plan which focuses on risks and safety 

“This training gave a really good understanding of Marac and your role. I think all [Marac] representatives should attend”  
Previous learner on SafeLives online Marac Representatives training

 

Safety Planning, referral pathways & Marac (9:30am-1pm) £45 per person
Date: TBC
Time: 
9:30am-1pm
Price: 
£45 per person 

If you are interested in future sessions, please leave your name and email here. 

What to expect? *This workshop is aimed at those involved in the Marac process, either by referring victims or by attending meetings.* If you are a Marac representative who regularly attends meetings, the full day Marac representatives training is more applicable to you.

This workshop will consist of one half-day (3.5hr including break) online training workshop. The workshop will be facilitated via MS Teams and you will be expected to keep your camera on for the duration of the training.

The workshop will:

  • Consider best practice when safety planning with people experiencing domestic abuse

  • Consider how Marac & multi-agency responses fascilitate effective risk management

  • Explore safe, proportionate & relevant information-sharing 

  • Increase the safety of victims of domestic abuse through safe and appropriate safety planning & risk management

**Please note this workshop will cover topics similar to “Domestic Abuse: Safe responses and referral pathways”, if you have already completed this, we do not recommend you also complete this workshop**
 

   “The facilitators are extremely professional, have a wide understanding on domestic abuses and expertly convey the importance and value of the Marac process”

                Previous learner on online Marac workshops

Future Open Courses

We are looking to introduce a new open course called Introduction to Marac for those who are new to Marac, are not currently working as Representatives or Chairs and are looking to understand the process.

If you would be interested in this training, please submit your name and email here and we’ll be back in touch with more information.

Spaces are limited for each workshop so please sign up or register your interest early to avoid disappointment. You will need to obtain your manager’s support to attend and will be expected to find someone else from your organisation to fill the space if you are unable to attend. 

Please contact scotland@safelives.org.uk with any questions.