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York Region Woman Abuse Protocol: Best Practice Guidelines 2006
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Acknowledgments & Dedication
Those agencies and individuals committed to the implementation of the York Region Violence Against Women Protocol.

Cover Page & Dedication & Acknowledgements     (67kb)

Preface & Statement of Principles & Signatories       (96kb)
 
Table Of Contents
Overview of Protocol Document.

Table of Contents      (38kb)

Chapter 1 – An Introduction to the Issue of Woman Abuse
Assistance with understanding and recognizing woman abuse.

Defining Woman Abuse / Incidence, Prevalence & Severity / Dynamics: Power & Control    (13kb)

Indicators of Abuse /Indicators Characteristic of the Abuser     (33kb)

Possible Health Effects on Women    (35kb)

Barriers to Leaving an Abusive Relationship    (21kb)

CAS & VAW Services Collaboration / Duty to Report / Impact on Children of Witnessing    (81kb)

Chapter 2 – The Woman Abuse Response Protocol

Assistance with responding to woman abuse

A Conceptual Model    (54kb)

General Intervention Best Practices / Customer Service Best Practices   (57kb)

Understanding Risk & Assessing a Woman’s Safety    (22kb)

Best Practice Guidelines for Making Referrals    (36kb)

Accountability & Problem Resolution    (34kb)

Woman’s Factual Data Log    (36kb)

Chapter 3 – Working with York Region’s Diverse Communities

The impact of diversity on the issue of woman abuse

York Region’s Diversity    (43kb)

Issues of Various Populations    (96kb)

Chapter 4 – Agency Profiles

Information about organizations dealing with the issue of woman abuse

Health Services    (58kb)

Justice   (84kb)

Shelters  pdf (60kb)

Community Counselling & Support Services  pdf (172kb)

Services for Youth & Children  pdf (56kb)

Language Services  pdf (33kb)

Educational Services  pdf (23kb)
Appendices
Appendix A – Woman’s Factual Data Log      (74kb)

Appendix B – Guide for Professionals Who Suspect Woman Abuse      (58kb)

Appendix C – Sector Responses from 2003 Protocol: Justice      (212kb)

Appendix C - Sector Responses from 2003 Protocol: Shelters      (35kb)

Appendix C - Sector Responses from 2003 Protocol: Health      (39kb)

Appendix C - Sector Responses from 2003 Protocol: Intervention- Abused Women / Children / Abusers      (71kb)

Appendix D – Glossary of Terms      (52kb)

Appendix E – Safety Plan Information      (31kb)

Appendix F – The Child & Family Services Act: Grounds for Reporting      (44kb)

Evaluation Form      (46kb)
Master Protocol Document
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Master Protocol Document      (1675kb)


 
 
 
 
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