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Support the safety of vulnerable parties in family dispute resolution

Support the safety of vulnerable parties in family dispute resolution

Unit of competency
National Code
CHCDSP003
State Code
AWB17
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
08/12/2015
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
04/05/2016
Field of Education
090501 - Social Work
Original Release Date
04/05/2016
Nominal Hours
40
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to assess the suitability of the dispute resolution process for vulnerable parties, and to support the physical and emotional protection of those parties.This unit applies to dispute resolution practitioners managing complex family dispute resolution using a variety of facilitative processes within the family law environment. The skills in this unit must be applied in accordance with Commonwealth and State/Territory legislation, Australian/New Zealand Standards and industry codes of practice.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Assess the needs of vulnerable parties
  • 1.1 Identify and use standard protocols that screenfor the existence of safety and vulnerability issues
  • 1.2 Seek specialist assistance with screening protocols according to case requirements
  • 1.3 Ensure protocols are in place before entering into an agreement to provide family dispute resolution to parties
  • 1.4 Recognise possible impact and riskof dispute resolution process for those involved and make informed judgment about when not to proceed
2. Take measures to protect vulnerable parties
  • 2.1 Activate pre-determined security protocols
  • 2.2 Establish a climate for the disclosure of physical and emotional safety concerns
  • 2.3 Establish each person’s understanding of essential rules for respectful and safe participation in the process
  • 2.4 Organise and use personal protective and screening measures
3. Manage situations that threaten safety
  • 3.1 Identify situations and behaviours that threaten safety of self or participants
  • 3.2 Refer participants to community supports and alternative programs according to their individual needs
  • 3.3 Follow established steps to suspend or terminate the family dispute resolution session to protect the safety of the participants
  • 3.4 Adhere to organisational and legislative reporting and documentation requirements
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State Code National Code Title Type
AYY5 CHC81115 Graduate Diploma of Family Dispute Resolution Qualification