THE MODEL HAS THREE COMPONENTS: 1. Regular And Ongoing Use Of Risk Assessment Process And Procedures: Use of a risk assessment process by all those involved with a woman who they believe is at high risk for death or serious injury. Ideally, the practioners should encourage the woman to participate in her own risk assessment process using available tools with the practioners. 2. In Cases Of Identified High Risk – Safety Planning: Convening of a safety planning group meeting to identify an action plan to be put into place in a timely fashion to respond to the immediate needs. This plan will include ways to protect her safety in conjunction with key stakeholders (e.g. police, family, VWAP, etc.). 3. In Cases Of Concern And Need To Consult – Constraining the Abuser: Bring a specific case situation to the High Risk Consult Team to consult on difficult cases and brainstorm possible interventions
Type/Format of Resource: WomanACT publications; General resources
Category/Topic of interest:
Woman Abuse
Population Group:
Health Care Service Providers
Social Service Providers
Language of Resource:
English
Year of Publication: pre 1995
Associated Document:
HIGH RISK ASSESSMENT TRAINING
(Acrobat PDF file)