Multi-Agency Risk Assessment Conference (MARAC)
Newham councillors are considering the lasting harm domestic abuse causes children, with a committee set to review local support and responses.
A report to Newham councillors in November 2026 warned that domestic abuse can cause lasting harm to children’s mental health, confidence, self-esteem, education, and future relationships. The report highlighted that effects often linger long after incidents occur, with one 10-year-old girl reporting feeling scared, worried, and anxious.
Newham Council’s Education, Children and Young People Scrutiny Committee is to consider the impact of domestic abuse on children and young people in the borough. In November 2026, the committee received an overview of local needs, support services, and partnership responses related to the issue.
Multi-Agency Risk Assessment Conferences (MARAC) are a type of meeting that manages high-risk domestic abuse cases. The Domestic Abuse Act 2021 recognises children as victims in their own right, underscoring the need for interventions.
Key facts
- A report to Newham councillors in November 2026 warned that domestic abuse can cause lasting harm to children’s mental health, confidence, self-esteem, education, and future relationships. Source
- Newham Council’s Education, Children and Young People Scrutiny Committee is to consider the impact of domestic abuse on children and young people in the borough. Source
- The Domestic Abuse Act 2021 recognises children as victims in their own right. Source
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