About this page. This page summarises a Domestic Homicide Review published in the Home Office DHR Library. The full report is available at the source link below. Victim and perpetrator names are not included in extracted summaries on this page.
Source · Domestic Homicide Review
Haringey review
CSP: Haringey
Published: April 2023
Year of death: 2013
Extracted: 40 recs
Statutory domestic homicide review under section 9 of the Domestic Violence, Crime and Victims Act 2004. Source: Home Office DHR Library.
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Source: Home Office DHR Library
Summary
The review identifies systemic failures in identifying and responding to domestic abuse, including poor risk assessment, siloed working, and inadequate accountability for the perpetrator, leading to missed opportunities for safeguarding the victim.
Extracted recommendations
| # | Recommendation | Addressed to |
|---|---|---|
| R1 | Haringey Council should ensure that all staff who work with the public are trained to recognise the signs of domestic abuse and to respond appropriately, including making referrals to specialist domestic abuse services. | Haringey Council |
| R10 | MPS should ensure that all officers receive enhanced training on identifying and responding to coercive control and the dynamics of domestic abuse, including the significance of counter-allegations and victim minimisation. | Metropolitan Police Service |
| R11 | MPS should ensure consistent and thorough research of all previous incidents involving domestic abuse perpetrators and victims, ensuring that all relevant intelligence and history informs risk assessments and investigative strategies. | Metropolitan Police Service |
| R12 | MPS should ensure that all domestic abuse incidents are correctly flagged on CRIS and that SPECCS+/DASH risk assessments are completed accurately, reflecting all known risk factors and professional judgement, and are routinely reviewed by supervisors. | Metropolitan Police Service |
| R13 | MPS should ensure that all high-risk domestic abuse cases are referred to MARAC and that victims are proactively offered support from Independent Domestic Violence Advocates (IDVAs) or other specialist services, with clear follow-up procedures. | Metropolitan Police Service |
| R14 | MPS should ensure that all officers understand the importance of victimless prosecutions and are equipped to gather evidence that does not solely rely on victim testimony, particularly in cases where victims are reluctant to engage due to fear or coercion. | Metropolitan Police Service |
| R15 | MPS should review its procedures for managing perpetrators who breach bail conditions, restraining orders, or other legal restrictions, ensuring swift and consistent enforcement to hold perpetrators accountable and enhance victim safety. | Metropolitan Police Service |
| R16 | MPS should ensure that victims are consistently informed of a perpetrator’s release from custody and that safety planning is undertaken in conjunction with specialist domestic abuse services. | Metropolitan Police Service |
| R17 | MPS should ensure that all officers are aware of the links between domestic abuse and child safeguarding, and that appropriate referrals are made to Children’s Services when children are exposed to domestic abuse. | Metropolitan Police Service |
| R18 | Hertfordshire Constabulary should ensure that all officers receive enhanced training on identifying and responding to coercive control and the dynamics of domestic abuse, including the significance of counter-allegations and victim minimisation. | Hertfordshire Constabulary |
| R19 | Hertfordshire Constabulary should ensure consistent and thorough research of all previous incidents involving domestic abuse perpetrators and victims, ensuring that all relevant intelligence and history informs risk assessments and investigative strategies. | Hertfordshire Constabulary |
| R2 | Haringey Council should review its policies and procedures for employees who are victims of domestic abuse, including ensuring that there is a clear pathway for support and that managers are equipped to respond sensitively and effectively. | Haringey Council |
| R20 | Hertfordshire Constabulary should ensure that all domestic abuse incidents are correctly flagged on CRIS and that SPECCS+/DASH risk assessments are completed accurately, reflecting all known risk factors and professional judgement, and are routinely reviewed by supervisors. | Hertfordshire Constabulary |
| R21 | Hertfordshire Constabulary should ensure that all high-risk domestic abuse cases are referred to MARAC and that victims are proactively offered support from Independent Domestic Violence Advocates (IDVAs) or other specialist services, with clear follow-up procedures. | Hertfordshire Constabulary |
| R22 | Hertfordshire Constabulary should ensure that all officers understand the importance of victimless prosecutions and are equipped to gather evidence that does not solely rely on victim testimony, particularly in cases where victims are reluctant to engage due to fear or coercion. | Hertfordshire Constabulary |
| R23 | Hertfordshire Constabulary should review its procedures for managing perpetrators who breach bail conditions, restraining orders, or other legal restrictions, ensuring swift and consistent enforcement to hold perpetrators accountable and enhance victim safety. | Hertfordshire Constabulary |
| R24 | Hertfordshire Constabulary should ensure that victims are consistently informed of a perpetrator’s release from custody and that safety planning is undertaken in conjunction with specialist domestic abuse services. | Hertfordshire Constabulary |
| R25 | Hertfordshire Constabulary should ensure that all officers are aware of the links between domestic abuse and child safeguarding, and that appropriate referrals are made to Children’s Services when children are exposed to domestic abuse. | Hertfordshire Constabulary |
| R26 | CPS should review its policies and procedures to ensure that all relevant information regarding a perpetrator’s history of domestic abuse and violence, including previous allegations and non-convictions, is fully considered when making charging decisions and presenting cases in court. | Crown Prosecution Service |
| R27 | CPS should ensure that prosecutors receive enhanced training on the dynamics of domestic abuse, coercive control, and victimless prosecutions, to improve the successful prosecution of domestic abuse cases, particularly when victims are reluctant to give evidence. | Crown Prosecution Service |
| R28 | Homes for Haringey should review its policies and procedures for managing tenancy agreements where domestic abuse is a factor, including clear protocols for addressing perpetrator behaviour and supporting victims to remain safely in their homes or access alternative housing. | Homes for Haringey |
| R29 | Haringey Anti-social Behaviour Team should ensure that all staff are trained to recognise domestic abuse as a form of anti-social behaviour and to work collaboratively with police and specialist domestic abuse services to address perpetrator behaviour and safeguard victims. | Haringey Anti-social Behaviour Team |
| R3 | Haringey Council should ensure that all relevant departments (e.g., HR, housing, ASB) have clear protocols for information sharing and multi-agency working in cases of domestic abuse, particularly when an employee is a victim or perpetrator. | Haringey Council |
| R30 | Victim Support – London should review its internal record-keeping and communication procedures to ensure that all referrals from police and other agencies are accurately recorded and followed up, and that services are offered proactively to victims of domestic abuse. | Victim Support – London |
| R31 | Solace Women’s Aid and Nia should review their outreach and engagement strategies to ensure that services are accessible to victims who may be isolated, reluctant to engage, or have complex needs, including proactive contact and flexible support models. | Solace Women’s Aid | Nia |
| R32 | Refuge – Hertfordshire IDVA service should review its internal record-keeping and communication procedures to ensure that all referrals from police and other agencies are accurately recorded and followed up, and that services are offered proactively to victims of domestic abuse. | Refuge – Hertfordshire IDVA service |
| R33 | MAPPA should ensure that all high-risk domestic abuse perpetrators are consistently referred and managed, with robust information sharing between all relevant agencies, and that risk assessments are regularly reviewed and updated to reflect changes in perpetrator behaviour and victim circumstances. | MAPPA |
| R34 | Integrated Offender Management Unit should ensure that domestic abuse is a core consideration in the management of all offenders, particularly those with a history of violence against partners, and that information is shared proactively with specialist domestic abuse services and MARAC. | Integrated Offender Management Unit |
| R35 | London Community Rehabilitation Company should ensure that all staff receive enhanced training on identifying and responding to domestic abuse, including the dynamics of coercive control and the importance of information sharing with police and specialist domestic abuse services. | London Community Rehabilitation Company |
| R36 | London Community Rehabilitation Company should review its procedures for managing domestic abuse perpetrators, including the consistent application of licence conditions, swift action on breaches, and proactive engagement with programmes to address abusive behaviour. | London Community Rehabilitation Company |
| R37 | National Probation Service should ensure that all staff receive enhanced training on identifying and responding to domestic abuse, including the dynamics of coercive control and the importance of information sharing with police and specialist domestic abuse services. | National Probation Service |
| R38 | National Probation Service should review its procedures for managing domestic abuse perpetrators, including the consistent application of licence conditions, swift action on breaches, and proactive engagement with programmes to address abusive behaviour. | National Probation Service |
| R39 | Substance misuse agencies should ensure that all staff are trained to recognise the links between substance misuse and domestic abuse, and to screen for domestic abuse in both victims and perpetrators, with clear referral pathways to specialist services. | Substance misuse agencies |
| R4 | Hertfordshire County Council should ensure that all staff who work with the public are trained to recognise the signs of domestic abuse and to respond appropriately, including making referrals to specialist domestic abuse services. | Hertfordshire County Council |
| R40 | North Middlesex University Hospital NHS Trust should ensure that all staff are trained to recognise the signs of domestic abuse and to respond appropriately, including making referrals to specialist domestic abuse services. | North Middlesex University Hospital NHS Trust |
| R5 | HMPS should ensure that information regarding release dates and licence conditions for high-risk domestic abuse perpetrators is accurately and promptly updated on the National Offender Management Information System (NOMIS) and accessible to relevant police forces and probation services. | Her Majesty’s Prison Service |
| R6 | HMPS should review its procedures for managing perpetrators of domestic abuse, including the provision of programmes to address their behaviour and the sharing of information with community-based services upon release. | Her Majesty’s Prison Service |
| R7 | NHS England should ensure that all GP practices have clear protocols for identifying and responding to domestic abuse, including routine enquiry, appropriate record-keeping, and referral pathways to specialist services. | NHS England |
| R8 | North Middlesex University Hospital NHS Trust should ensure that all Emergency Department staff are trained to identify and respond to domestic abuse, including appropriate documentation of injuries, routine enquiry, and referral to specialist domestic abuse services. | North Middlesex University Hospital NHS Trust |
| R9 | The Home Office and Ministry of Justice should review the effectiveness of current legislation and guidance regarding the management of high-risk domestic abuse perpetrators, particularly concerning information sharing between agencies and the enforcement of civil and criminal orders. | Home Office | Ministry of Justice |
| Recommendations extracted from the published report. Source: Home Office DHR Library. View full report ↗ | ||