Domestic Abuse Risk Assessment
Hackney Council is developing a unique domestic abuse risk assessment tool to address anti-racist practice and referral disparities.
Hackney Council's unique domestic abuse risk assessment tool, designed to address anti-racist practice, intergenerational abuse, and other intersectional factors, was discussed in September 2025. A report to the Living in Hackney Scrutiny Commission on 23 September 2025 revealed it is the UK's only risk assessment containing such prompts. The council developed this tool to provide a more comprehensive and equitable approach.
At the same September 2025 meeting, Hackney Council also addressed a disparity in referrals to its Domestic Abuse Intervention Service. A higher proportion of Black and Global Majority residents are being referred compared to the borough's census population. This issue was discussed as part of a review of the Eliminating Violence Against Women & Girls Strategy 2022-25.
Key facts
- Hackney Council's domestic abuse risk assessment includes prompts for anti-racist practice and intersectional factors. Source
- The assessment was discussed at a Living in Hackney Scrutiny Commission meeting on 23 September 2025. Source 1 Source 2
- It is the UK's only risk assessment with prompts for Anti Racist Practice and Intergenerational Abuse. Source
- Hackney Council is addressing a disparity in Domestic Abuse Intervention Service referrals for Black and Global Majority residents. Source
- The disparity was discussed as part of a review of the Eliminating Violence Against Women & Girls Strategy 2022-25. Source
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