Learning from ‘Laura’- Domestic Abuse Related Death Review

Safer Chelmsford & SETDAB are running a joint in person learning event on Wednesday 11th March 2026, 9.30am-12.30pm, Chelmsford. There are limited spaces available and we will close the booking for this event when full.

Overview: The event will explore key themes from a recent DARDR to improve awareness and inform practice.

Target audience: Frontline workers and managers – those working with victims, families and perpetrators of domestic abuse within Southend, Essex & Thurrock

Aims: To improve awareness of themes and learning from a recent DARDR and for learning to be cascaded and applied to practice within organisations.

About the speaker

Gary Goose MBE undertook the role of Independent Chair on this Review. He had previously served with Cambridgeshire Constabulary rising to the rank of Detective Chief Inspector, his policing career concluded in 2011. During this time, as well as leading high- profile investigations, Gary led the police response to the families of the Soham murder victims.

From 2011, Gary was employed by Peterborough City Council as Head of Community Safety and latterly as Assistant Director for Community Services.  The city’s domestic abuse support services were amongst the area of Gary’s responsibility as well as substance misuse and housing services.  Gary concluded his employment with the local authority in October 2016. He was also employed for six months by Cambridgeshire’s Police and Crime Commissioner developing a performance framework.

To apply for a space please click here.