Court Up conducts assessments for individuals that perpetrate violence toward intimate partners. They are referred to as ‘Spousal Assault Risk Assessments’ (SARA) and assess whether an individual poses a threat of intimate partner violence and predict the likelihood of further perpetration. Relevant interventions can then be recommended to achieve positive behaviour change and increase community safety.

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How could a SARA assessment be useful for an individual who is violent toward their intimate partner (current or former)?

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The SARA assessment will enable a better understanding of why an individual is violent towards an intimate partner, whether it is a current partner, or one from the past. This information can be used to manage future risk of intimate partner violence happening again.  It can help in planning treatment.

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Who can request a SARA assessment?

Court Up receives requests for SARA assessments from lawyers, police, family violence services and court.