- Date:
- 16 July 2021
Introduction
The Foundation Knowledge Guide explains key elements of the MARAM Framework, as well as additional foundational knowledge to guide all professionals who will go on to use the MARAM Practice Guides.
Overview of the MARAM Framework and resources
Family violence is an endemic issue that has terrible consequences for individuals, families and communities in Victoria.
Evidence-based risk factors and the MARAM risk assessment tools
There are 3 categories of risk factors under the MARAM Framework.
A principles-based approach to practice
The MARAM Framework, Foundation Knowledge Guide and victim-survivor and perpetrator-focused MARAM Practice Guides are guided by 10 MARAM Principles.
Legislative, policy and practice environments
The MARAM Framework is embedded in Victorian law and policy.
Terminology and definitions
Language relating to family violence and individual identities is always evolving and can vary for individuals and communities.
Who has a role in the service system?
Family violence risk assessment and management is a shared responsibility across Victoria’s service system.
MARAM practice responsibilities for professionals
Pillar 3 of the MARAM Framework outlines 10 Responsibilities of practice for professionals working in organisations and sectors across the family violence service system.
About family violence
Family violence is behaviour that controls or dominates a family member and causes them to fear for their own or another person’s safety or wellbeing.
Key concepts for practice
This section includes discussion of the following practice concepts and their relevance to victim survivor–centred practice.
Gendered drivers of family violence in the context of prevalence and identity
Outlines the particular dynamics and forms of family violence experienced by individual victim survivors and communities, from people using violence.
Presentations of family violence in different relationships and communities
How perpetrators use family violence behaviours across the community.
What’s next and definitions
Organisations should provide information to professionals and services on the responsibilities that are applicable to their role.
Footnotes
Footnotes from the MARAM practice guides: Foundation knowledge guide.
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