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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AI-generated summary Agencies struggled to link the victim's declining mental health and suicidality with the sustained coercive control he experienced. Challenges included fragmented multi-agency coordination, inadequate risk assessment, and a lack of underst…
AI-generated summary The review identified a lack of professional curiosity and inter-agency information sharing, leading to missed opportunities to recognise escalating domestic abuse, coercive control, and stalking. Support for child victims was also delayed.
AI-generated summary Concerns include the victim's vulnerability, transient lifestyle, and non-engagement with support. The perpetrator's history of domestic abuse and lack of convictions were noted. Agencies showed inflexible engagement, poor information shar…
AI-generated summary The review highlights a lack of professional curiosity, inadequate risk assessment for domestic abuse, and poor inter-agency information sharing. Gaps in support for adult victims not meeting social care criteria and insufficient recording…
AI-generated summary The review highlights a lack of understanding and response to adult family violence, particularly siblicide, and the failure of agencies to fully recognise the risks in the sibling relationship. It also identifies issues with mental health…
AI-generated summary The review identified concerns regarding the perpetrator's lack of engagement with support services, gaps in continuity of support during transitions, and missed opportunities in risk management and information sharing. It also highlighted…
AI-generated summary The review highlights challenges in identifying the primary perpetrator in cases of mutual allegations and significant barriers to the victim's engagement with support services, including mental health issues, financial dependence, and fea…
AI-generated summary The review highlights challenges in identifying the primary aggressor in cases with mutual allegations, exacerbated by alcohol use and the victim's disengagement from services. It also notes missed opportunities in multi-agency information…
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These are statutory reviews under section 9 of the Domestic Violence, Crime and Victims Act 2004.