Request for risk assessment policy information
Reference: 25002
Date Added: Tuesday, June 17, 2025
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Disclosure Details
Good morning,
Thank you for your email.
Two duties are placed on public authorities under Section 1 of the Freedom of Information Act 2000 (FOIA). Notwithstanding applicable exemptions, the first duty at, Section 1(1) (a), is to confirm or deny whether the information specified in a request is held. The second duty at, Section1 (1) (b), is to disclose information that has been confirmed as being held. Under the provisions of those sections of the FOIA, we can confirm that the information you seek is not held by the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner for Gwent.
You requested the following information:
I am writing to request the following under the Freedom of Information Act, regarding the use of risk assessment checklists in domestic abuse and related services provided or comissioned by your organisation:
- Is it a standard provision or requirement in contracts with third-party providers of relevant services (e.g. domestic abuse services, victim support), for them to use the DASH risk assessment checklist as part of their service?
- Is it a standard provision or requirement in contracts with third-party providers of relevant services, for them to use the DARA risk assessment checklist?
No information held. However, we can confirm that each contract would be considered individually. For example, the Victims Support contract includes that the Contractor shall complete a needs and risk assessment tailored in accordance with the specific needs of the Service User, such as local safeguarding assessments, Coordinated Action Against Domestic Abuse - Domestic Abuse, Stalking and Harassment (CAADA DASH).
The Independent Sexual Violence Advisor (ISVA) service contract includes that the Contractor shall complete a needs and risk assessment, tailored in accordance with the specific needs of the Service User, including considerations for age and protected characteristics.
The Freedom of Information Act is a public disclosure regime, not a private regime. Any information disclosed under the Act is thereafter deemed to be in the public domain, and therefore freely available to the general public and will be published on the OPCC website.
You have the right to appeal our decision if you think it is incorrect. Should you feel dissatisfied with this response or the way in which your request was handled, information on the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner for Gwent FOI Appeals Procedure can be found on our website:
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You can also write to the Information Commissioner’s Office at the following address:
Information Commissioner’s Office, Wycliffe House, Water Lane, Wilmslow, Cheshire, SK9 5AF