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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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Sandwell · September 2023

Published September 2023 5 verified recommendations

AI-generated summary The report identifies systemic failures in early intervention, information sharing, and risk assessment by agencies, particularly regarding the profound impact of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) on the victim and perpetrators, and dif…

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Sandwell · September 2023

Published September 2023 8 verified recommendations

AI-generated summary The review identifies inadequate agency responses to the victim's domestic abuse disclosures, including rape, by GPs and police. Key concerns include insufficient interpreter services, poor risk assessment, and a lack of inter-agency infor…

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Sandwell · June 2023

Published June 2023 8 verified recommendations

AI-generated summary The review identifies systemic failures in multi-agency information sharing, risk assessment, and the provision of domestic abuse services, leading to missed opportunities to safeguard the victim.

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Sandwell · April 2023

Published April 2023 6 verified recommendations

AI-generated summary The DHR highlights a lack of understanding and recognition of Child to Parent Abuse (CPA), failures in adopting a "Whole Family" approach, and challenges in accessing mental health services for the perpetrator. It also notes victim blaming…

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Sandwell · April 2023

Published April 2023 11 verified recommendations

AI-generated summary The review highlights missed opportunities by agencies to identify risks related to the perpetrator's alcohol misuse and controlling behaviour, coordinate support for the child, and address communication barriers for the victim.

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Sandwell · April 2023

Published April 2023 5 verified recommendations

AI-generated summary The review identified concerns regarding the monitoring of the perpetrator's mental health, particularly in relation to repeat prescriptions and communication between mental health services and the GP. It also questioned the suitability of…

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