Department of Health

Implementing the MARAM framework in mental health and wellbeing services

Chief Psychiatrist’s guideline on implementing family violence MARAM Framework

Responding to family violence, increasing safety for victim survivors (including children) and holding those who use violence to account are priorities for Victoria’s Chief Psychiatrist and for mental health and wellbeing services.

The Chief Psychiatrist has a statutory obligation to provide clinical leadership and guidance to promote continuous quality and safety improvement and promote human rights. This role is detailed in s 266 of the Mental Health and Wellbeing Act.

This guideline is for organisational leaders. It outlines their responsibilities for implementing and applying the MARAM Framework and tools.

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Reviewed 14 March 2025

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