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Session 7

Session 7. Role of Head Start Staff and Safety Planning. 7.1 Overview of Session 7. Learning Objectives Identify safety issues affected families might face. Identify strengths and protective actions a victim/survivor might utilize on behalf of herself and her children.

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Session 7

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  1. Session 7 Role of Head Start Staff and Safety Planning

  2. 7.1 Overview of Session 7 Learning Objectives • Identify safety issues affected families might face. • Identify strengths and protective actions a victim/survivor might utilize on behalf of herself and her children. • Articulate policies in your own agencies for dealing with families affected by domestic violence / substance abuse / child abuse and neglect.

  3. 7.1 (cont) Overview of Session 7 Agenda • 7.1 Opening 15 min • 7.2 Family Scenarios 50 min • 7.3 Head Start Policy and Protocol 40 min • 7.4 Closing 15 min

  4. 7.2Questions for Family Scenarios • What additional safety issues did you see for this family? • How did this information affect your thoughts and feelings about • Mary? • Jim? • the safety of the children?

  5. 7.3Responding to Families • Listen • Know the resources • Know your limitations • Know your responsibilities • Understand the complex nature of families Remember: You are a resource, not a rescuer!

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