MARAM & Information Sharing
Multi Agency Risk Assessment & Management (MARAM) Framework
The Victorian government are implementing reforms to support the family violence sector. The inter-related approach is designed to reduce family violence and promote child wellbeing and safety.
MARAM is a policy framework for organisations prescribed in assessing and managing family violence risk. The Framework sets out the responsibilities of different workforces in identifying, assessing and managing family violence risk across the family violence and broader service system.
The Family Violence Information Sharing Scheme allows authorised services to collect, use and share relevant information to reduce family violence risk.
The Child Information Sharing Scheme is in place for authorised services. Professionals working with children and young people can collect, use and share relevant information to ensure the safety and wellbeing of children, young people and their families.
Workers in the Ovens Murray Region can register for MARAM Collaborative Practice Training below. OMFVP training involves 1, 5 hour session in contrast to the previous 2 day format.
- The Information Sharing component of the session focuses on information sharing practice, including the purpose and importance of information sharing, how to share information and what this looks like in practice.
- The Collaborative Risk Assessment and Risk Management component of the session focuses on applying the MARAM Framework in practice through a case study. It will cover how to collaboratively assess risk, particularly in a multi-agency context, including speaking with clients, documenting on assessment tools and building on prior risk assessments.
For Leaders
MARAM Framework
- Summary for organisational leaders.
- Recommended high-level steps for organisational leaders to align to the MARAM Framework can be found in the ‘Organisational focused resources’ drop down menu here.
MARAM Responsibilities
- A guide to assist leaders to determine which responsibilities apply to their organisation.
- View the MARAM Decision Guide
- MARAM Responsibilities Unpacked
Responding to Family Violence Capability Framework
- This Framework is designed to articulate the skills required to work with adult, child and adolescent victim survivors of family violence, and to work with adult perpetrators of family violence. It provides a description of workforce tiers on p.14
MARAM Self-Audit Tool
MARAM Implementation Plan
MARAM Implementation Review Guide
- Tools to assist reviewing the progress of MARAM implementation.
Embedding MARAM Tools
- Guidance for incorporating MARAM screening, risk assessment and risk management tools into existing practice.
- View the How to use the MARAM Organisational Embedding Guide short video
Policies and Procedures
- Examples of policies and procedures organisations may need to align to MARAM.
External Partnerships
- Guidance for organisational leaders regarding effective coordination between services.
Readiness Checklist (Perpetrator Guidance)
- Prior to rolling out staff training, the Organisational Readiness Checklist provides recommended high-level steps for organisations to align to the MARAM perpetrator guidance.
Phase 1 and Phase 2 Prescribed Organisations
- FSV prescribed organisations to MARAM in a phased approach. Here is a list of prescribed organisations in phase one, and a list of prescribed organisations in phase two. Please note that some organisations are not prescribed under all 3 reforms, as indicated on the lists.
Resource and Training Queries
- Questions about resources and training can be directed to infosharing@familysafety.vic.gov.au
For Practitioners
MARAM Foundational Knowledge Guide
MARAM Practice Guides
- MARAM Practice Guides: Guidance for professionals working with adults using family violence
- MARAM victim survivor practice guides
- View the six minute MARAM Practice Guides video which steps through the purpose of the MARAM practice guides as a supporting resource for professionals and provides an overview of their structure.
- The most commonly asked questions and answers about the practice guidance can be viewed in the MARAM Practice Guide FAQs
- MARAM Practitioner Guides: Provides practitioners with a brief overview of their role as a Screening and Identification or Brief and Intermediate practitioner.
Phase 1 and Phase 2 Prescribed Organisations
- FSV prescribed organisations in a phased approach. Here is a list of prescribed organisations in phase one, and a list of prescribed organisations in phase two. Please note that some organisations are not prescribed under all 3 reforms, as indicated on the lists.
MARAM Animation Video Series
- This series features 11 short animated videos focused on a variety of MARAM foundational concepts, providing another way for practitioners to build MARAM capability.
Topics include:
- Coercive control
- Evidence-based risk factors
- How to make and respond to an information sharing request
- Information sharing
- Intersectionality and MARAM in Practice
- MARAM for organisational leaders
- Multi-agency practice
- Non-collusive practice
- Responding to children’s family violence risk
- Structured Professional Judgement
- Trauma informed practice
MARAM Roleplay Video Series
- This series features six longer roleplay-style scenarios between a practitioner and client, showing MARAM in practice.
Topics include:
- Victim Survivor: Intermediate Risk Assessment
- Victim Survivor: Risk management including safety planning at intermediate level
- Victim Survivor: Comprehensive risk assessment
- Victim Survivor: Risk management including safety planning at comprehensive level
- Person Using Violence: Intermediate Risk Assessment
Person Using Violence: Risk management including safety planning at intermediate level
Information Sharing Training
- Online training in the information sharing schemes is available for Education, Health and Families, Fairness and Housing workforces. To access the training you will need to sign up for an account.
Information Sharing Resources
- Find guidelines and resources regarding the Family Violence and the Child Information Sharing Schemes.
- Access the ISE list to search and identify organisations prescribed under the Child Information Sharing Scheme and Family Violence Information Sharing Scheme.
- Visit the PROTECT website for school resources to identify and respond to child wellbeing and safety needs.
MARAM Training
- View the MARAM training map to work out which MARAM training to attend.
Preliminary Training: For practitioners new to family violence work
- Family Violence Foundations is a self-paced course, which provides a common starting point for professionals seeking to develop necessary skills to undertake a family violence response role. (Safe and Equal)
MARAM Victim Survivor Identification and Screening Training
- Online Screening and Identification training is available for Education, Health and Families, Fairness and Housing workforces. This training is self-directed and self-paced. To access the training you will need to sign up for an account.
MARAM Victim Survivor Brief and Intermediate Training
- There are several options for MARAM Victim Survivor Brief and Intermediate Training.
- Online Brief and Intermediate training is available for Education, Health and Families, Fairness and Housing workforces. This training is self-directed and self-paced. To access the training you will need to sign up for an account.
- Brief and Intermediate training – Virtual. This training is suitable for all professionals prescribed with Brief and Intermediate MARAM responsibilities. This includes professionals whose purpose of intervention is linked to family violence but not directly focused on family violence. (Safe and Equal)
- Brief and Intermediate training – Face to Face. This training is suitable for all professionals prescribed with Brief and Intermediate MARAM responsibilities. This includes professionals whose purpose of intervention is linked to family violence but not directly focused on family violence. (Safe and Equal)
MARAM Victim Survivor Comprehensive Family Violence Risk Assessment and Management
- MARAM Comprehensive Family Violence Specialist -Renewing Practice from CRAF to MARAM (one-day training) is for family violence specialists who have extensive experience, and who have previously completed specialist CRAF training. (Safe and Equal)
- MARAM Comprehensive Risk Assessment and Management Module (two-day training) is for family violence specialists who are new or who have not previously completed specialist CRAF training. (Safe and Equal)
MARAM People who use violence
- No to Violence offers intermediate and comprehensive MARAM working with adults using family violence training.
- Safe and Equal provide MARAM working with adults using family violence identification training.
MARAM Leading Alignment
- MARAM Leading Alignment training is suitable for organisational managers and leaders who have a role in supporting organisational alignment to MARAM, including alignment of practice, policies and procedures. (Safe and Equal)
MARAM Collaborative Practice
- MARAM Collaborative Practice training is suitable for all professionals and focuses on collaborative practice and the foundational aspects of MARAM. It will enable practitioners to contribute to risk assessment and collaborate for ongoing risk assessment and management.
- Practitioners in the Eastern Metropolitan Region can register for free MARAM Collaborative Practice Training on Information Sharing here or on Collaborative Risk Assessment and Risk Management here.
Department of Justice and Community Safety – Introduction to Family Violence Multi-Agency Risk Assessment and Management Framework (MARAM) eLearn
- This eLearn introduces key concepts of the MARAM Framework, that guides organisations and services in consistent and effective practice when working with people experiencing and using family violence.To enrol, register for or sign in to the Information Sharing and MARAM Online Learning System. Once you have signed in, select the Justice tile.
Antenatal MARAM Family Violence screening and response module
The Strengthening Hospital Responses to Family Violence (SHRFV) program has developed an eLearn module tailored to clinical staff working in Antenatal services and Koorie Maternity services. The module takes approximately 45 minutes to complete and is designed to support your understanding of how to sensitively engage with and screen women who may be experiencing family violence. This is completed as an eLearn on the Information Sharing and MARAM Online Learning system.
Accredited MARAM Training
The Course in Identifying and Responding to Family Violence Risk (22510VIC) covers foundational family violence knowledge and MARAM responsibilities (1, 2 5, 6, 9 and 10) aligning to identification, including use of the screening tool and basic safety planning. It is suitable for anyone who interacts with clients or customers. A list of Registered Training Organisations who deliver the course is available at My . For more information about how to enrol, contact your preferred course provider.
MARAM Resources
FAQs about Information Sharing and MARAM
- Download the FAQ’s
- Contact the Information Sharing and MARAM Enquiry Line for practice and policy guidance.
Ph: 1800 549 646 (10am-2pm, Mon-Fri) or:
CISandFVIS@education.vic.gov.au – for CISS-related questions
infosharing@familysafety.vic.gov.au – for FVISS and MARAM-related questions
CISandFVIS@education.vic.gov.au – for technical issues with the online learning modules.
MARAM Navigator for AOD services
- The MARAM Navigator – VAADA provides sector relevant MARAM information for AOD clinicians and also contains a walk through of the MARAM aligned AOD intake and assessment tools.
MARAM Alignment – system design
MARAM & Information Sharing Webinar
Cross-Sectorial Family Violence Information Sharing Activity
Family Violence Tip Cards
- Family violence tip cards that can be attached to lanyards have been developed by a Center for Excellence working group. The cards are MARAM aligned, particularly with phase two. The cards aim to aid with confidence around MARAM and family violence. Language is general and for all services. Download the Microsoft Word file for a variety of double sided cards that can be picked and chosen to suit the organisation’s and worker’s needs. Information includes screening questions, next steps and contact details. The card’s can be edited and personalized with organisation’s language and branding / logos.
MARAM Animation Video Series
- This series features 11 short animated videos focused on a variety of MARAM foundational concepts, providing another way for practitioners to build MARAM capability.
Topics include:
- Coercive control
- Evidence-based risk factors
- How to make and respond to an information sharing request
- Information sharing
- Intersectionality and MARAM in Practice
- MARAM for organisational leaders
- Multi-agency practice
- Non-collusive practice
- Responding to children’s family violence risk
- Structured Professional Judgement
- Trauma informed practice