In Search of Excellence

A refreshed guide to effective domestic abuse partnership work – The Coordinated Community Response (CCR)

In Search of Excellence was first written in 2013 as a culmination of Standing Together’s experience and expertise in delivering the CCR alongside reviews of over 50 multi-agency partnerships. The report presented insights into the components of successful partnerships, showcased best practice and offered reflections on the challenges faced by professionals working to support those affected by domestic abuse.

This latest version of our guidance, refreshed in 2020, is the result of Standing Together’s longstanding commitment to the CCR and the subsequent development of the important role of coordination within local partnerships.

It is intended to:

● Demonstrate the current picture in relation to how areas of the country have adapted a CCR, including offering best practice examples

● Support the development of effective DA / VAWG partnerships

● Support local areas to feel confident that they have, or are working towards, a model of good practice in relation to DA/ VAWG

● Ensure local areas are ready to respond to duties and changes to be brought in by the new Domestic Abuse Bill, including statutory duties associated with Tier 1 and 2 Boards

● Restate the CCR as the most effective way to respond to domestic abuse.