The programme, IRIS+, is an expanded version of the successful IRIS (Identification and Referral to Improve Safety) general practice training and support programme, which has been shown to increase referrals of women experiencing domestic violence and abuse (DVA) to specialist services. IRIS+ broadens the scope of the intervention to include men and children, without diminishing the response to women. The expanded programme was shown to have promise in a feasibility study.
"If effective and cost-effective, IRIS+ could significantly improve the safety, wellbeing, and health of DVA survivors and their children. Future implementation of a successful intervention could create large downstream economic benefits for the NHS and society."