HIGH RISK ASSESSMENT TRAINING

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

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