Everyone working in the domestic and family violence sector must be able to identify the red flags (risk factors) in a case and understand how to assess the level and likelihood of risk faced by clients. Having assessed risk, the next step is to respond – with safety planning, building safety into the ways we manage the case and by ensuring that the work we do doesn’t inadvertently expose our clients to further risk. For those working in family law, it includes addressing risk and where appropriate, building safety into any proposals.