Discussion List for campus-based and allied personnel working to end gender-based violence on campus.

["Bernstein, Lauren (LB)" <>]

Lauren (LB) Bernstein, MSW, MPH Candidate

Coordinator of the Respect Program, Office of Health Promotion

Engaging the Emory community to prevent & respond to sexual assault & relationship violence

Emory University Student Health & Counseling Services

Division of Campus Life

404.727.1514

studenthealth.emory.edu/hp

On Nov 7, 2012, at 11:22 AM, "Marie Attis" <> wrote:

Very good question

 

From: Eva Suzanne Ball [mailto:]
Sent: Wednesday, November 07, 2012 11:05 AM
To:
Subject: hypotherical situation

 

I have a hypothetical situation for your consideration:

 

-          Person A identifies as a stalking victim, being stalked by Person B.

-          Person A seeks and receives services from my office (which serves survivors of stalking, relationship violence and sexual assault).

-          Days later,  person B seeks services for relationship abuse, identifies person A as the perpetrator.

 

Other points to consider: My office is staffed by two people. In this hypothetical situation no formal charges have been brought against either person.

 

Would it be a conflict of interest to serve both people (assigning a different advocate to each person)?

Would it go against a victim-centered service model to deny services to either party?

How might you handle this situation?

 

I appreciate your input!

Peace and thanks,

Eva

 

 

 

 

 

Eva Ball, MSW

Coordinator

Sexual Violence Response Services and Advocacy

 

CARE (Center for Awareness, Response & Education)

Addressing Sexual Violence & Promoting Healthy Sexuality

Health Promotion & Wellness

Northwestern University

 

847-491-2054

 

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