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ENHANCING FAMILY GROUP DECISION MAKING WITH FAMILIES EXPERIENCING
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
April 8, 2010
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BEST PRACTICE -- IMPLEMENTATION TEAM --
A county should hold conferences with families experiencing domestic
violence ONLY when they have reached a level of knowledge and competency regarding domestic violence and its
dynamics.
A county should hold conferences with families experiencing domestic
violence ONLY when they have reached a level of knowledge and competency regarding domestic violence and its
dynamics.Pennsylvania Coalition Against Domestic Violence - 2010
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BEST PRACTICE-- SAFETY COMMITTEE --
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There SHOULD BE a Safety Committee or other mechanism to
evaluate or determine if all
safety issues are addressed.
There SHOULD BE a Safety Committee or other mechanism to
evaluate or determine if all
safety issues are addressed.
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PRE CONFERENCE
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•REFERRAL– CHILD WELFARE– JUVENILE PROBATION– COURTS– OTHERS
•REFERRAL– CHILD WELFARE– JUVENILE PROBATION– COURTS– OTHERS
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BEST PRACTICE-- REFERRAL --
A family SHOULD NOT be referred
if the victim does not believe
it will be safe.
A family SHOULD NOT be referred
if the victim does not believe
it will be safe.Pennsylvania Coalition Against Domestic Violence - 2010
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BEST PRACTICE-- REFERRAL --
There SHOULD BE a standardized form containing domestic violence
relevant information that is forwarded to the coordinator after the family agrees to
conference and prior to first contact
by coordinator.
There SHOULD BE a standardized form containing domestic violence
relevant information that is forwarded to the coordinator after the family agrees to
conference and prior to first contact
by coordinator.
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BEST PRACTICE -- REFERRAL --
Expedited conferences
SHOULD NOT be held when there is
domestic violence in the family and safety can not be assured.
Expedited conferences
SHOULD NOT be held when there is
domestic violence in the family and safety can not be assured.
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PRE CONFERENCE
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• PREPARATION - CONTACTS
– FAMILY
– SUPPORT PEOPLE– SERVICE PROVIDERS
• PREPARATION - CONTACTS
– FAMILY
– SUPPORT PEOPLE– SERVICE PROVIDERS
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BEST PRACTICE-- COORDINATION --
Screening and assessment for domestic violence
SHOULD BE conducted at the time of the referral with the primary family and continued throughout
FGDM process.
Screening and assessment for domestic violence
SHOULD BE conducted at the time of the referral with the primary family and continued throughout
FGDM process.Pennsylvania Coalition Against Domestic Violence - 2010
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BEST PRACTICE-- ASSESSMENT --
If there is a Protection From Abuse order, THE VICTIM
SHOULD NEVER BE ASKED TO MODIFY THE ORDER for the purpose of the batterer
attending the conference.
If there is a Protection From Abuse order, THE VICTIM
SHOULD NEVER BE ASKED TO MODIFY THE ORDER for the purpose of the batterer
attending the conference.
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BEST PRACTICE-- PREPARATION --
The domestic violence VICTIM MUST HAVE THE AUTHORITY,
throughout the Preparation Phase, to decide whether
to continue towards holding the conference.
The domestic violence VICTIM MUST HAVE THE AUTHORITY,
throughout the Preparation Phase, to decide whether
to continue towards holding the conference.
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• What, if any, safety concerns are
present?• Are there specific safety concerns
related to domestic violence?• Should the domestic violence
batterer/abuser be present for the
conference?
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BEST PRACTICE-- PREPARATION --
There MUST BE a Support Person for the
victim who can participate in
private family time.
IF NOT - conference should not be held.
There MUST BE a Support Person for the
victim who can participate in
private family time.
IF NOT - conference should not be held.
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BEST PRACTICE -- PREPARATION --
A Support Person SHOULD BE identified
for each primary family member
(including the children) participating in the
conference.
A Support Person SHOULD BE identified
for each primary family member
(including the children) participating in the
conference.Pennsylvania Coalition Against Domestic Violence - 2010
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BEST PRACTICE -- PREPARATION --
A conference SHOULD ONLY BE HELD when all safety issues and concerns
have been addressed for the entire process.
A conference SHOULD ONLY BE HELD when all safety issues and concerns
have been addressed for the entire process.
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CONFERENCE--PENNSYLVANIA MODEL
--
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• WELCOME– INTRODUCTION– REVIEW PURPOSE– GUIDELINES– ROLES– FAMILY RITUAL
• WELCOME– INTRODUCTION– REVIEW PURPOSE– GUIDELINES– ROLES– FAMILY RITUAL
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BEST PRACTICE-- CONFERENCE --
When there is a history of
domestic violence, the coordinator MUST BE present and there must be both a facilitator and co-facilitator for the
conference.
When there is a history of
domestic violence, the coordinator MUST BE present and there must be both a facilitator and co-facilitator for the
conference.Pennsylvania Coalition Against Domestic Violence - 20010
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BEST PRACTICE -- CONFERENCE --
The facilitator MUST BE thoroughly briefed about safety
signals, triggers, and safety plans.
The facilitator MUST BE thoroughly briefed about safety
signals, triggers, and safety plans.
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CONFERENCE-- PENNSYLVANIA MODEL
--
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• INFORMATION GATHERING AND SHARING– DISCUSS STRENGTHS– DISCUSS CONCERNS– IDENTIFY “BOTTOM LINES”– IDENTIFY RESOURCES
• INFORMATION GATHERING AND SHARING– DISCUSS STRENGTHS– DISCUSS CONCERNS– IDENTIFY “BOTTOM LINES”– IDENTIFY RESOURCES
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BEST PRACTICE -- CONFERENCE --
Conferences SHALL OCCUR in the family’s
primary language and with careful attention to cultural issues
and values.
Conferences SHALL OCCUR in the family’s
primary language and with careful attention to cultural issues
and values.Pennsylvania Coalition Against Domestic Violence - 2010
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BEST PRACTICE -- CONFERENCE --
If the conference is stopped due to safety concerns, IT IS THE VICTIM’S DECISION if the conference should continue.
If domestic violence is disclosed at the
conference, the conference SHOULD
BE STOPPED and an assessment conducted.
If the conference is stopped due to safety concerns, IT IS THE VICTIM’S DECISION if the conference should continue.
If domestic violence is disclosed at the
conference, the conference SHOULD
BE STOPPED and an assessment conducted.
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CONFERENCE-- PENNSYLVANIA MODEL --
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• PRIVATE FAMILY TIME– DEVELOPING THE PLAN
• PRIVATE FAMILY TIME– DEVELOPING THE PLAN
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CONFERENCE-- PENNSYLVANIA MODEL --
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• PLAN PRESENTATION– AGREEMENT– CLOSING
• PLAN PRESENTATION– AGREEMENT– CLOSING
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POST CONFERENCE-- PENNSYLVANIA MODEL
--
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MONITORING IMPLEMENTATION
OF PLAN
MONITORING IMPLEMENTATION
OF PLAN
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BEST PRACTICE-- POST CONFERENCE --
Within 24 hours of the conclusion of the conference, the coordinator
SHOULD DO A TELEPHONE CONTACT with the victim
(if the victim agrees) and it has been
determined that it is safe to do so.
Within 24 hours of the conclusion of the conference, the coordinator
SHOULD DO A TELEPHONE CONTACT with the victim
(if the victim agrees) and it has been
determined that it is safe to do so.
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BEST PRACTICE-- POST CONFERENCE --
There SHOULD BE a follow-up conference with all participants.
There SHOULD BE a follow-up conference with all participants.
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WRAP-UP
QUESTIONS
WRAP-UP
QUESTIONS
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FOR SALE
MANUAL - Family Group Decision Making - Enhancing The Process For Families Experiencing Domestic Violence– Includes:
• Sample Pre and Post Test• The FGDM Process and Roles, including “Best Practices” and “Advocacy Tips”
• Training Outline• Resources
FOR SALE
MANUAL - Family Group Decision Making - Enhancing The Process For Families Experiencing Domestic Violence– Includes:
• Sample Pre and Post Test• The FGDM Process and Roles, including “Best Practices” and “Advocacy Tips”
• Training Outline• Resources
Pennsylvania Coalition Against Domestic Violence - 2010
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Pennsylvania Coalition Against Pennsylvania Coalition Against Domestic ViolenceDomestic Violence
6400 Flank Drive6400 Flank DriveHarrisburg, PA 17112Harrisburg, PA 17112
1-800-932-4632 or 717-545-64001-800-932-4632 or 717-545-6400www.pcadv.org
[email protected]@pcadv.org
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