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June 2010
Victim Confidentiality Considerations For Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Programs When Responding to Rare or Emergency Situations
Publisher(s):This article provides guidelines for thinking about confidentiality in emergencies and creating policies to address victim safety.
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January 2010
Privacy Considerations When Posting Content Online
Publisher(s):For those who want to be more protective of their online information, this handout provides some questions to consider when posting content online.
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January 2010
Social Networking & Privacy Tips for Domestic & Sexual Violence Programs
Publisher(s):This one page handout introduces a few important safety risks and confidentiality considerations for advocates and organizations participating in social media.
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January 2009
Website Safety: Tips For Advocacy Organizations
Publisher(s):This handout covers 3 basic steps organizations can take if they work with survivors of sexual assault, domestic violence and stalking: (1) have safety alerts and an escape button on every page of your website; (2) post some general safety tips that alert survivors to risks without educating stalkers about new ways to abuse; and, (3) use web forms that promote informed consent.
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January 2009
Teen Sexual Assault Survivors: Legal Impacts and Considerations
Publisher(s): This issue of Connections from the Washington Coalition of Sexual Assault Programs explores key legal considerations when working with teen survivors of sexual assault. Topics include privacy and safety concerns, teen survivors' rights around healthcare and education, and more.
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October 2008
Intimate Partner Violence: Encouraging Disclosure and Referral in the Primary Care Setting
Publisher(s):This article discusses the critical role of primary care providers in identifying intimate partner violence and facilitating referrals through routine inquiry, ongoing dialogue, and establishing patient trust.
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August 2008
Balancing Obligations: Serving Teen Victims and Mandated Reporting of Statutory Rape
Publisher(s):This paper provides information about statutory rape and mandatory reporting laws for statutory rape. It discusses obstacles faced by service providers with regards to confidentiality and reporting and provides suggestions for overcoming them.
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July 2008
CPS: Closing the Distance Between Domestic Violence Advocacy and Child Protective Services
Publisher(s):This article explains collaboration efforts between domestic violence agencies and CPS in Oregon. Additionally, it gives detailed observations from a first-person perspective and includes resources (including a report by Ellen Pence and Terri Taylor of Praxis International).
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June 2008
Chart a Course: Policies that Affect Victim Services for Teens
Publisher(s):This booklet is a guide on examining policies for working with teens who experience crime and abuse. It provides information about mandatory reporting, confidential communications, boundaries, and building partnerships with advocates and schools.
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January 2008
Myths & Realities of Identity Change
Publisher(s):This 2 page handout addresses common issues for victims who are considering changing their identity (e.g. name, U.S. social security number, birth certificate, etc.) as part of an attempt to remain safe and hidden from an abuser or stalker. It dispels seven common myths by describing realities of what can happen after an identity change and by providing introductory tips on protecting your identity.
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January 2008
Technology Safety Planning with Survivors: Tips to discuss if someone you know is in danger
Publisher(s):This handout provides some simple but critical tips about phone, computer, email, instant messaging and other technology use to discuss if someone you know is in danger. Available in English, Spanish, Chinese, Korean, Vietnamese, Somali, and Russian.
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January 2008
Computers and Networks
Publisher(s):The ways in which agencies and innovative partnerships use their computers and networks impacts the safety and confidentiality of services for victims and survivors, and their children. This tip sheet briefly highlights: basics about how computers and networks work; how agencies and partnerships are or might use computers and networks; and, some benefits, risks and things to consider including issues of: technical support, essentials, training, disposal, cost, security, authorized access and user names, backups, and, security in colocated sites.