4. Intermediate risk management

Corresponding MARAM responsibility levels: intermediate and comprehensive.

Knowledge indicator

Understand the circumstances that can change or escalate risk from the person using violence.

- Use relevant MARAM practice guides, tools and templates to develop safety plans that respond to the level of risk.
  - MARAM responsibility levels: intermediate and comprehensive
- Use the principles of self-determination and Aboriginal-led responses to guide culturally responsive risk management. Apply an approach that is strengths-based and trauma-informed.
  - MARAM responsibility levels: intermediate and comprehensive
- Integrate an understanding of structural oppression and discrimination into risk management strategies. Be sure to address the unique experiences and needs and circumstances of people.
  - MARAM responsibility levels: intermediate and comprehensive
- See other skill indicators.

- Create and put in place risk management plans that reflect the victim survivor’s preferences and needs. Ensure these respond to the risk level and personal circumstances.
  - MARAM responsibility levels: intermediate and comprehensive
- Work with victim survivors to develop safety plans that address their individual experiences, needs and risk levels.
  - MARAM responsibility levels: intermediate and comprehensive
- Use relevant MARAM practice guides, tools and templates to develop risk management and safety plans that respond to the level of risk.
  - MARAM responsibility levels: intermediate and comprehensive
- Engage with the person using family violence to develop a safety plan that addresses their behaviour, promotes accountability and holistically respond to the safety needs of their partners, children, family and community.
  - MARAM responsibility levels: intermediate and comprehensive
- Put in place risk management actions that respond to the wellbeing and safety of the young person (if they have experienced family violence). Ensure they are appropriate for their age, and developmental stage. Ensure the actions address their behaviour and the safety of the victim survivor.
  - MARAM responsibility levels: intermediate and comprehensive

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Updated 12 December 2025