British Sign Language version
Updated 7 July 2023
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Contents
Introduction
What is Domestic Violence Disclosure Scheme
What is Domestic Violence Disclosure Scheme
Right to Ask, Step 1: Initial contact with Police
Right to Ask, Step 1: Initial contact with Police
Step 2 – Face to Face
Step 3 - full risk assessment
Right to know entry route
Sharing information with the local multi-agencies
Sharing information with the local multi-agencies
Principles of the local multi agency forum
Principles of the local multi agency forum
Decision made to disclose info
Decision made to disclose info
Decision made not to disclose info
Decision made not to disclose info
Managing the perpetrator
Maintaining a record of the DS
Maintaining a record of the DS