Referral to the IDVA Service and/or MARAC
Professionals can refer into the IDVA service where there is current domestic abuse or that which has happened within the last 3 months. For guidance on what makes a good referral, please see the document at the bottom of the page.
When making a referral please complete a DASH Risk Indicator Checklist (Dash RIC) and attach to the online referral form (see below for the link and Dash RIC)
To make an online referral, please click on the appropriate link below, according to where the client lives:
For Cambridgeshire referrals: Cambridgeshire IDVA referral
For Peterborough referrals: Peterborough IDVA referral
There are a number of specialist client based IDVAs:
Ethnic Minority IDVA (Cambridgeshire only)
Eastern European IDVA (Peterborough only)
Independent Stalking Advocacy Caseworkers (ISACs) support victims of stalking and referrals can be made to the relevant IDVA service
If you have any queries, please contact the relevant IDVA Service according to where your client currently lives:
Cambridgeshire: 01480 376200 or Idva.referrals@cambridgeshire.gov.uk
Peterborough: 07983345580 or peterboroughidvas@peterborough.gov.uk
Referrals where the Dash RIC score is 17+ ticks can be made without consent (although consent is preferred), and the case will go to MARAC. If the DASH RIC score is low but you feel the person is at high risk, please contact the relevant IDVA service above for advice
All non-specialist referrals, except those for MARAC, MUST have the consent of the victim, and have a Dash RIC attached reaching 14+ ticks
For individuals over 60 years of age, the Older Peoples DASH may give a more accurate assessment of risk
If you are unsure about how to complete a DASH please visit: