Domestic Homicide Review - Independent Chair and Overview Report Writer

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1. Introduction 1.1. Domestic Homicide Reviews (DHRs) are a statutory process established by the Home Office under section 9 of the Domestic Violence Crime and Victims Act 2004, which was implemented on 13th April 2011. 1.2. According to the statutory Home Office guidance (revised 2016) a suitably qualified and experienced individual must undertake the role of Independent Chair and Overview Report author. 1.3. In Sheffield the Community Safety Partnership is the Safer and Sustainable Communities Partnership (SSCP) and this body has the responsibility for undertaking DHRs. The SSCP has delegated the responsibility for coordination of DHRs to the Domestic Abuse Coordination Team (DACT) of Sheffield City Council. 1.4. This is a challenging role in a complex environment and the Chair / Author must have a strong commitment to improving practice across partner organisations. 2. The requirements of the role The Independent Chair and overview report author will: a. Work with and report to the DHR panel, the Safer and Sustainable Communities Partnership including close liaison with the review team based within the DACT. b. Work with the Review Panel to agree a Terms of Reference for the process. c. Liaise and consult with all agencies involved in the process as well as family members and support networks of the victim/perpetrator. d. Facilitate a practitioners event if, in consultation with the Review panel, it is felt that this would be appropriate in relation to the particular case. e. Offer family, friends and support networks of the subjects of the review, including the perpetrator themselves, the opportunity to contribute towards the DHR process. f. Chair all Review Panel and other meetings relating to the DHR process.