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The Family Resource Center operates a
shelter for women and their children whom are victims of domestic violence
and/or homelessness.
Client Eligibility
The following are basic guidelines of
eligibility for admission into the shelter:
The shelter is for women (18 or older) and their children who are
victims of domestic violence, homelessness, or at risk of abuse. This
includes: physical, emotional, verbal, sexual, and psychological abuse.
Shelter and services may also be obtained by men and their children, who
are victims of domestic violence.
If needed, the client must obtain medical attention before being
admitted into the shelter. Staff may meet the client, in the emergency
room, if needed.
Agree, in writing, to abide by the Policies and Procedures of the
shelter, that are to be followed at any safe house or other location
obtained for the safety of a domestic violence victim. (This includes a confidentiality statement.)
Confidentiality
Statement
All clients of the
Family Resource Center retain rights guaranteed to them by the Virginia
Statute 37.1-84 and all appropriate state and federal laws. Staff and
volunteers will treat all clients with respect for basic human dignity and
follow sound principles of human growth and development. Family Resource
Center encourages client self-determination and self-empowerment.
All communication
between the client and staff or volunteers (records, verbal discussion,
written messages) is confidential. Though members of the Family Resource
Center team may discuss details of a clients case in order to provide
effective services, no information will be disclosed to outside persons or
agencies.
Five exceptions exist to
this policy of confidentiality:
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When a crime occurs on The Franklin County Family Resource Centers
property and it has been determined that law enforcement should be
involved;
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Emergencies which are life threatening or could result in serious bodily
harm to an identified person;
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When a mandatory reporter, as defined in the Virginia Code, is employed
by The Franklin County Family Resource Center and has been given reason
to suspect child abuse or neglect;
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When a mandatory reporter, as defined in the Virginia Code, is employed
by The Franklin County Family Resource Center and has been given reason
to suspect the abuse, neglect and/or exploitation of an incapacitated
adult over 18 years or an adult aged 60 and over;
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When an Adult Family Violence Fatality Review Team established under
Virginia Code section 32.1-283.3 requests information after the death of
a service participant for the purpose of preventing future incidents of
family violence. The
confidentiality of this information must be protected by the Fatality
Review Team members, individually and collectively.
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