Domestic abuse screening tool doesn't work, minister says

The article discusses the issues with the Domestic Abuse, Stalking and Honour-Based Violence (DASH) risk assessment tool used by authorities in the UK. The safeguarding minister, Rachel Maclean, has acknowledged that the DASH questionnaire has "obvious problems" but stated that it is currently the best tool available for assessing the risk of domestic abuse. The DASH questionnaire is a series of questions used by police and other agencies to determine the level of risk faced by victims of domestic abuse. However, the minister has admitted that the tool has limitations and does not always accurately predict the level of danger faced by victims. The article highlights the ongoing challenges in addressing domestic abuse and the need for more effective risk assessment tools. While the DASH questionnaire is widely used, the minister's comments suggest that further research and development are necessary to improve the accuracy and effectiveness of such screening tools.