COMMUNITIES/SOCIAL
WORKERS: Screening
- Routinely screen for possible domestic violence when receiving reports
of child maltreatment. Screening should be ongoing since violence could
occur at any point during an assessment or intervention.
- Obtain information from law enforcement about past and current incidents
when domestic violence is part of a report of child maltreatment. Consultation
with law enforcement concerning factors that may threaten social worker
safety and adult victim safety should occur regularly.
- Screen for eligibility for Alternative Response (DHS Bulletin #00-68-4,
April 4, 2000). Offer Alternative Response as an intervention option
to the adult victim when eligibility exits.
- Give information about domestic violence resources to reporters of
child maltreatment when reports alleging domestic violence are not accepted
for child maltreatment assessment.
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