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Get proof that support agencies have made a Multi-Agency Risk Assessment Conference protection plan

Sample letter to get evidence that police and other agencies set up a plan to protect you from abuse, if you're applying for legal aid.

Applies to England and Wales

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To get proof that police, doctors and social services have set up a MARAC (Multi-Agency Risk Assessment Conference) plan to protect you from abuse:

  • Have the attached letter completed
  • Send it to a member of your MARAC or other local safeguarding forum

You can use the evidence of the plan when you apply for legal aid to divorce or separate from an abusive partner.

If you’re a member of a MARAC dealing with victims of domestic violence, you can adapt this sample letter to respond to requests for evidence of a protection plan.

You need to give evidence when victims of domestic violence apply for legal aid.

Updates to this page

Published 14 May 2014
Last updated 25 April 2016 + show all updates
  1. Sample letter updated.

  2. First published.

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