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Find recommendations from statutory reviews of domestic homicides, published in the Home Office DHR Library. Victim and perpetrator names are never displayed on this page.

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Newcastle upon Tyne · September 2023

Published September 2023 58 verified recommendations

AI-generated summary The review identified under-resourced IDVA services, fragmented information sharing across agencies and with external parties, and MARAC capacity issues. Missed opportunities in the criminal justice process and a lack of clear post-MARAC c…

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Newcastle upon Tyne · June 2023

Published June 2023 7 verified recommendations

AI-generated summary The review identifies missed opportunities by GPs to explore wider implications of the perpetrator's mental health and family conflict, including fabricated events, which limited agencies' ability to assess risk. This highlights the need f…

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Newcastle upon Tyne · June 2023

Published June 2023 3 verified recommendations

AI-generated summary The report highlights inconsistent follow-up on domestic violence disclosures, particularly when the perpetrator was also a victim with complex needs (mental health, alcohol misuse). Agencies often failed to consistently record perpetrator…

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Newcastle upon Tyne · May 2023

Published May 2023 11 verified recommendations

AI-generated summary The review identified a complex history of intergenerational family abuse, substance misuse, and mental health issues, with agencies often failing to holistically explore presenting concerns, conduct adequate follow-up, or engage in multi-…

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Newcastle upon Tyne · April 2023

Published April 2023 4 verified recommendations

AI-generated summary The review identified systemic barriers for non-UK born residents, particularly the Polish community, in accessing domestic abuse support due to language and cultural issues, and a lack of specialist services. It also highlighted missed op…

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These are statutory reviews under section 9 of the Domestic Violence, Crime and Victims Act 2004.