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

["Heskin, Jessica R" <>]

I am a one-person shop, so to speak, so I don’t have another advocate to assign them to.  This situation has happened to me a couple times before.  In my opinion it is a conflict of interest. 

 

I work closely with off-campus DV/SA agencies which I refer one of the clients to.  I do advise the advocate from those agencies about our internal processes so that they can work within those protocols.

Hope that helps. 

 

Jessica Heskin, M.A.

Violence and Sexual Assault Support Services

California State University, Sacramento

The Well

6000 J Street

Sacramento, CA  95819-6045

(916) 278-3799

 

From: Eva Suzanne Ball [mailto:]
Sent: Wednesday, November 07, 2012 8:05 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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