Resources for professionals

Information, training, and guidance to help professionals refer and support those experiencing domestic abuse. Please get in touch if you need support with the process on 0800 69 49 999. Our advisors are here for you too.

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Multi-agency Risk Assessment Conference (MARAC)

Somerset MARACs are held weekly and arranged by a dedicated MARAC Officer in the Somerset Domestic Abuse Service

Safety Planning and risk management

What to do if someone discloses domestic abuse or you believe they are experiencing domestic abuse

Document and resource library

Quick guides and documents for practitioners

Employers domestic abuse toolkit

This toolkit aims to help employers support their employees and tackle domestic abuse

Support for parents and carers

Information to help you know what to do if a child talks about domestic abuse

Child to parent abuse

Child-to-parent abuse can involve children of all ages

Make a referral

Information for professionals and non-professionals when referring someone or yourself to Somerset Domestic Abuse Service

Advice on those who cause harm

A guide to your approach to working with those who cause harm

Referrals for those who cause harm

Referrals can be made by agencies working with those that cause harm, their families or victims

Training for professionals

The Domestic Abuse Act 2021 statutory guidance states that public agencies should invest in awareness raising, specialist training and systems change

GPs and health professionals

What to look out for and how you can encourage patients to access help

Latest news and updates

Jul 3

Somerset Domestic Abuse Service and Somerset FA launch new partnership

Somerset Domestic Abuse Service and Somerset Football Association () is proud to announce a new partnership demonstrating their commitment to…

Campaign

The World Cup: No excuse for domestic abuse

June 15, 2026
Community

Somerset Domestic Abuse Service awarded Leading Lights Accreditation

February 9, 2026
Community

Have your say on our new Domestic Abuse Strategy

November 10, 2025
Advice and support

Toolkit introduced to support solicitors in addressing domestic abuse

October 10, 2025

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