Directory
Respect Directory of Professionals able to undertake expert assessments of domestic violence risks in family court proceedings
Respect is establishing a directory of professionals who are suitably qualified, trained, experienced to undertake assessments of domestic violence risks and impact in families involved in legal proceedings in relation to children. Respect aim is to provide solicitors, Cafcass, our members and others with a list of suitable assessors they can contact when an expert assessment is required.
Respect is taking this step following the recommendation in a report by Chris Newman which explored what should be included in an expert assessment of domestic violence risks and the skills and experience necessary to undertake these assessments.
A full copy of the report can be downloaded here http://www.respect.uk.net/pages/risk-assessment.html
Respect will aim to ensure the quality of the expert assessors listed in the directory through a peer review process which we hope will give confidence to professionals when choosing an assessor from the Respect directory.
Interested in being listed?
If you wish to be listed in the Respect directory of expert assessors please download the documents below and email the completed application form to info@respect.uk.net for consideration.
Download: Risk Assessors' Directory Proposal (pdf)
Download: Risk Assessors' Directory Application Form (word document)
Current directory listings
This is the list of professionals currently included in the directory.
Please note that this process and directory is in its infancy and hence the limited number of professionals currently listed.