What is a MARAC ?
A MARAC is a multi-agency meeting which domestic abuse victims who have been identified as at high risk of serious harm or homicide are referred to for agencies to work together to identify safeguarding opportunities. MARACs are in operation across Southend, Essex and Thurrock.
Do you want to know more about what a MARAC is and why it is important? Read our guide to find out more.
Look at our MARAC frequently asked questions.
Southend, Essex and Thurrock MARAC Operational Protocols
Essex MARAC Operational Protocol
to add Southend Protocol when available
to add Thurrock Protocol when available
SET MARAC Honour Based Abuse Procedure
Southend, Essex and Thurrock MARAC Referral Form
Only domestic abuse cases assessed as high risk are heard at MARAC.
If your case is not high risk do not make a referral to MARAC. You may wish to call a professionals meeting, consult with a domestic abuse agency or consider an adult or child safeguarding referral instead (Southend-on-Sea City Council, Essex County Council, Thurrock Council).
Please use the referral form ( you can download this below) for all high risk referrals into the appropriate Southend, Essex & Thurrock MARAC. Please ensure that this is the form saved on your systems. Remember it is your responsibility to complete all other safeguarding referrals prior to MARAC.
The team ask that you ensure the form is fully completed in word format. Referrals will be rejected if the MARAC referral form is not used or in PDF format. Please also ensure that you are sending the referral to the correct SET MARAC area.
If you have any concerns or questions you can access the MARAC Bitesize training video or contact your MARAC area directly for further advice.
MARAC Contact Details
Southend: maracsouthend@southend.gov.uk
Essex: EssexMARACReferrals@essex.police.uk
Thurrock: ThurrockMARAC@thurrock.gov.uk
If you require contact information for a MARAC that is outside of our local area then please look on the SafeLives website.