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Course Description

The principle of survivor confidentiality is central to the services provided by domestic violence programs. Yet survivors and the advocates who serve them often encounter a web of agencies asking for private, personal identifying information. A coordinated community response (CCR) is key in creating safety for survivors, but this coordination often opens pitfalls for violation of survivor confidentiality. In the last of this 3 part webinar series, we will explore how to safely collaborate with other agencies and individuals in the community. 

This webinar will include guest presenters from member programs who will share real examples of collaboration in action. The webinar will outline a survivor-centered approach to creating collaborative community partnerships. We will review the differences in confidentiality requirements between partner agencies and identify the roles of various agencies within a collaboration. Most importantly, this webinar will guide programs in developing strategies for meaningful and productive agency collaboration while adhering to confidentiality requirements.

 

Continuing Education Hours: 1.5

Continuing Education: This training has been approved by the Criminal Justice Coordinating Council for continuing education units (CEUs) for state-certified domestic violence shelters and also by the Georgia Commission on Family Violence for FVIP provider CEUs.

 

Objectives

  • Develop strategies for meaningful and productive agency collaboration while adhering to confidentiality requirements and using a survivor-centered approach
  • Understand the differences in confidentiality requirements between partner agencies
  • Identify the roles of various agencies within a collaboration 
  • Navigate potential conflicts within collaborative relationships with respect to confidentiality

 

Indended Audience

The intended audience for this webinar includes advocates, leadership and administrative staff from domestic violence programs, as well as community partners such as FVIPs, victim assistance programs, DFCS and law enforcement. 

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