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Session 6

Session 6. Guidelines For Talking About Domestic Violence. 6.1 Overview of Session 6. Learning Objectives Identify factors related to achieving and maintaining a sense of safety - for the victim/survivor of domestic violence. List and give examples of the 3 kinds of safety plans.

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Session 6

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  1. Session 6 Guidelines For Talking About Domestic Violence

  2. 6.1 Overview of Session 6 Learning Objectives • Identify factors related to achieving and maintaining a sense of safety - for the victim/survivor of domestic violence. • List and give examples of the 3 kinds of safety plans. • Express statements appropriate for approaching someone about domestic violence. • Articulate appropriate openings for introducing the subject of domestic violence and safety planning. • Demonstrate appropriate responses when talking with a victim/survivor of domestic violence.

  3. 6.1 (cont) Overview of Session 6 Agenda • 6.1 Opening 15 min • 6.2 Safety Planning 20 min • 6.3 Talking About Domestic Violence: Role Plays 70 min • 6.4 Closing and Homework Assignment 15 min

  4. 6.2Three Kinds of Safety Plans 3 Kinds of Plans • Immediate 2. Short Term 3. Longer Range (Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act, 42 U.S.C.A. § 510g)

  5. 6.3 Guidelines for Talking About Domestic Violence • Listen • Believe • Support ****************************************************** After doing the above: Provide Information and Referrals.

  6. What is your role? What are your limitations? What is your potential impact? Do you have the time and/or skill? Who else is involved? What do you do when you don’t like her choices? Don’t make assumptions regarding: Her experience Her options About how she’s been treated About what she’s got to lose Do ask…if you have time to listen. Other Questions to Consider What is she hoping you can do? What may she fear you will do? 6.4 Things to Consider About Yourself in Your Interactionwith a Victim/Survivor

  7. I believe you I am afraid for your safety. I am afraid for the safety of your children. You don’t deserve to be treated this way. What can I do to help? How can I best support you? What is it you need right now? I am so sorry that this has happened to you. I’m here to listen, if you want to talk. No one has the right to be abusive - no matter what. Many people have experienced this. You are not alone. What are some things you have done to keep yourself and your children safe? The local domestic abuse project might be able to give you some ideas and support. 6.5 How to Approach a FamilyHelpful Things to Say

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