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Make safety plans with people who have been subjected to domestic and family violence

Make safety plans with people who have been subjected to domestic and family violence

Unit of competency
National Code
CHCDFV012
State Code
AWB25
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
25
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to assess the vulnerabilities of people who have been subjected to domestic and family violence, and to work collaboratively with those people to develop implement and review safety plans.This unit applies to workers who operate with significant autonomy in therapeutic professional service roles in the community sector. The activity is self-directed.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 vulnerabilities and their impact on safety
  • 1.1 Analyse existing case information about the user of domestic and family violence as the basis for work
  • 1.2 Recognise and support the challenges of disclosure and planning for individuals within the dynamics of domestic and family violence
  • 1.3 Identify the impact of diversity and community obligationson the client’s ability to make safety plans
  • 1.4 Recognise the complexity of multiple vulnerabilities in the context of, and potentially caused by, domestic and family violence
2. Implement safety planning procedures
  • 2.1 Recognise and respond to the impact of dynamics of domestic and family violence on the safety planning process
  • 2.2 Clarify the specific safety concerns of the client through questioning and exploration
  • 2.3 Identify safety concerns for children and the child protection issues that need to be addressed
  • 2.4 Collaboratively create and document safety plans that address concerns and include clear forward actions
  • 2.5 Identify where situations require other sources of assistance or intervention and make appropriate referrals
3. Review safety planning procedures
  • 3.1 Analyse and respond to the variables in safety plans
  • 3.2 Pro-actively obtain feedback from clients and colleagues about the effectiveness of safety plans
  • 3.3 Use professional networks and collaboration to inform reviews of safety plan effectiveness
  • 3.4 Modify safety planning processes in response to feedback
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