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MATAC Cleveland

(Multi-Agency Fire Brigade

Tasking and – Stay Safe and

Coordination) Warm Scheme

MATAC forms part of the work of the Whole System Approach The Stay Safe and Warm campaign is led by Cleveland Fire
project team that provide a problem solving and preventative Brigade and celebrated its tenth year in operation in October
approach to dealing with victims and perpetrators of domestic 2018.
abuse.
Following a free home assessment, equipment on loan includes
This Police led initiative involves over 20 agencies coming electric heaters, thermal blankets and flasks. The Brigade is
together to share information and to take an in-depth look into the also able to advise on who to turn to for advice
background and behaviour of domestic abusers. Serial perpetrators on managing fuel bills.
of domestic abuse are identified by reviewing the Police information
systems to select those that have caused harm most recently, with Where funding is available, referrals can be made YEAR
YEAR
high frequency, and/ or severity against multiple victims. for free boiler repairs or replacements.

support with underlying issues such as substance misuse, mental Cleveland Fire Brigade
In an attempt to reduce reoffending, perpetrators are offered

health problems and housing issues, and are strongly encouraged
to attend behaviour change programmes. Victims and any children assisted 749 people to
involved are also provided with specialist support and intervention.
stay safe and warm in

The initiative has just passed its first year and of the forty three
perpetrators identified twenty two have been discharged after a their home in 2018-19.
significant reduction in their offending and have not committed any
further domestic abuse related offences.

Following the issuing of a Restraining Order to a MATAC identified
perpetrator who had been sentenced to a term of imprisonment,
it came to light during a multi-agency meeting that the victim was
receiving unwanted contact from the perpetrator from prison, in
breach of the order. The victim who was extremely vulnerable and
accessing adult social care services, was referred to a specialist
domestic abuse support agency and her GP regarding mental
health concerns. The victim requested Police involvement and was
supported by involved agencies to provide a witness statement.
Contact was also made with the prison to restrict the perpetrators
calls. The victim was satisfied with the outcome, feeling relieved,
and has continued to engage with services. There has been no
further reports of abuse.

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