Florida Sexual Violence Program Standards Core Services 24-HOUR HOTLINE
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1 24-HOUR HOTLINE A 24-hour, seven day a week telephone hotline operated by the agency to provide immediate telephone crisis intervention services, which are available and accessible to all primary and secondary victims of sexual violence within the region served by the agency. Immediately accessible means a line answered by a trained advocate (not a pager, answering machine, voice mail or answering service). Hotline must immediately identify itself as the rape crisis hotline. Hotline must have at least one bypass feature in place to accommodate more than one call at one time. Busy signals and call-waiting features do not fulfill the standard. To provide assistance to a caller via a trained sexual violence staff or volunteer. One-time or short term; may be episodic Assist caller/client in evaluating what is needed Provide information about available services/resources Information about the effects of sexual violence and possible reactions General information about medical and legal issues Offering advocacy services and information about other services available in the community Active listening Exploring options Any caller, but typically: Victims of sexual violence Secondary victims of sexual violence including non-offending parents of child victims Those whose work brings them into contact with people who have been victimized: health care, mental health, education, law enforcement, legal and social service personnel All individuals answering the hotline shall complete 30 hours of Florida Council Against Sexual Violence Advocacy Core Training within 30 days of starting the position, as well as at least 4 hours of on-the-job training plus 6 hours of ongoing sexual violence training annually. The Florida Council Against Sexual Violence Advocacy Core Training shall be taught by an FCASV designated trainer. The provider shall be familiar with the dynamics of sexual violence, relevant community resources and crisis intervention techniques and have an understanding of how medical, legal and social services respond to victims of sexual violence. Agency shall have 24 hour back-up personnel available for emergencies. Providers shall be supervised by a paid staff person who has completed the required Advocacy Core Training and has at least one year of relevant experience. FCASV Certification Standards 1
2 INFORMATION AND REFERRAL A response to requests or presenting need for information or assistance related to sexual violence available and accessible 24 hours a day in person or by phone. To provide the person with specialized sexual violence-related information and resources. Varies with activities and opportunities Assist caller/client in evaluating what is needed Provide information orally or in writing about available services/resources Referral for 24-hour services available in the community Maintain an updated resource manual or file, which identifies core and enhanced sexual violence service providers, financial, medical, forensic exam, mental health, legal, social service, and other resources which may be needed by victims of sexual violence and their families and friends Distribute brochures and other written materials, which provide current information regarding the crime of sexual violence and the services available to victims of sexual violence Anyone, but typically: Victims of sexual violence Secondary victims of sexual violence, including non-offending parents of child victims Those whose work brings them into contact with people who have been victimized: health care, mental health, education, law enforcement, legal and social service personnel All individuals providing information and referral shall complete 30 hours of Florida Council Against Sexual Violence Advocacy Core Training within 30 days of starting the position, as well as at least 4 hours of on-thejob training plus 6 hours of ongoing sexual violence training annually. The Florida Council Against Sexual Violence Advocacy Core Training shall be taught by an FCASV designated trainer. The provider shall be familiar with the dynamics of sexual violence, relevant community resources and crisis intervention techniques and have an understanding of how medical, legal and social services respond to victims of sexual violence. Providers shall contact agencies listed as referrals at least annually to confirm that the listing is current, notify the referral agencies that they are listed as such, distribute information about the crisis hotline and provide an opportunity to solicit feedback from the referral agencies regarding the appropriateness of referrals that have been made. FCASV Certification Standards 2
3 CRISIS INTERVENTION A timely response by a trained staff member or volunteer to an individual presenting a crisis related to sexual violence; in person during business hours or after hours by phone. To reduce the level of trauma experienced as a result of sexual violence by assisting victims in strengthening their coping skills through empathic response. Short-term; may be episodic Activities to alleviate acute stress including: Information about the effects of sexual violence and possible reactions General information about medical and legal issues Offering advocacy and information about other services available in the community Active listening and empathic responding Exploring options Referral to 24 hour sexual violence hotline Primary and secondary victims of sexual violence. (Typically adult victims and victims 12 years of age and older, non-caretaker cases.) All individuals providing crisis intervention shall complete 30 hours of Florida Council Against Sexual Violence Advocacy Core Training within 30 days of starting the position, as well as at least 4 hours of on-the-job training plus 6 hours of ongoing sexual violence training annually. The Florida Council Against Sexual Violence Advocacy Core Training shall be taught by an FCASV designated trainer. The provider shall be familiar with the dynamics of sexual violence, relevant community resources and crisis intervention techniques and have an understanding of how medical, legal and social services respond to victims of sexual violence. Agency shall have 24-hour back-up personnel available for emergencies. Providers shall be supervised by a paid staff person who has completed the Advocacy Core Training and has one year of relevant experience. FCASV Certification Standards 3
4 ADVOCACY/ACCOMPANIMENT In-person personal support and/or assistance in accessing sexual violence related services, and acting on behalf of and in support of victims of sexual violence, including responding to emergency medical/forensic services and law enforcement interviews on a 24-hour basis, ensuring that victims interests are represented and their rights upheld. To assist the victim in receiving needed services and adequate support; regaining personal power and control; and gaining knowledge of the medical and criminal justice system. To promote responsiveness of individual service providers. Can vary significantly depending on victim s individual needs. If legal advocacy is involved, can last up to several years. All activities and services are client-focused and case specific. Ongoing personal support, including outreach calls/visits (including in-patient or residential care settings) Practical help as needed; information and referrals Ongoing, repetitive crisis intervention Arranging for services to enhance recovery (e.g. health, financial, housing) Assistance in making informed decisions about medical care (including forensic exam) and police reporting Information about medical care/concerns, the criminal justice systems, civil remedies, including assistance with needed follow-up Accompaniment available for medical exams, appointments, interviews, trial and sentencing and other necessary appointments or services Assistance in preparing for court; informing the victim of her/his rights in legal settings Active monitoring of case through the legal system Assistance with protective/no-contact/anti-harassment orders Information and/or assistance with Crime Victim Compensation applications On-going case management to ensure continuity of services Primary/secondary victims of sexual violence. (Typically adult victims and victims 12 years of age and older, non-caretaker cases.) All individuals providing advocacy/accompaniment shall complete 30 hours of Florida Council Against Sexual Violence Advocacy Core Training within 30 days of starting the position, as well as at least 4 hours of on-thejob training plus 6 hours of ongoing sexual violence training annually. The Florida Council Against Sexual Violence Advocacy Core Training shall be taught by an FCASV designated trainer. Agency shall have 24-hour back-up personnel available for emergencies. Service providers shall demonstrate active, regular negotiations with local law enforcement agencies and medical facilities to become first responding advocates for forensic medical exams if they are not already. The provider shall be familiar with the dynamics of sexual assault and relevant community resources, as well as have an understanding of how medical, legal and social services respond to victims of sexual assault. Providers must be supervised by a paid staff person who has completed the 30 hours of initial training and has two years of relevant experience. FCASV Certification Standards 4
5 COMMUNITY AWARENESS Informing the general public about sexual violence and available programs and services for victims. To increase the community s awareness of and knowledge about sexual violence and available programs and services. Varies with activities and opportunities Community networking Training Participation in community events Public speaking Distribution of materials Resource libraries Media coverage/campaign Distribution of materials Resource libraries General members of the community including community agencies, clubs, organizations, educational institutions, health care professionals, law enforcement professionals, other allied professionals, youthserving organizations and under-served populations All individuals providing community awareness shall be supervised by a paid staff person who has completed 30 hours of Florida Council Against Sexual Violence Advocacy Core Training, as well as at least 4 hours of onthe-job training plus 6 hours of ongoing sexual violence training annually, and has at least one year of relevant experience. The Florida Council Against Sexual Violence Advocacy Core Training shall be taught by an FCASV designated trainer. FCASV Certification Standards 5
6 SYSTEM COORDINATION Coordination of the service system entails the development of working relationships and agreements (formal and informal) among programs and providers with a role in the provision of sexual violence services, in order to ensure a victim s access to the full array of both core and enhanced services. To operate a permanent, client-centered system which offers, or assures access to, a comprehensive continuum of core and enhanced sexual violence services, which is mutually accountable despite individual changes over time in regulations, procedures or people who provide services. An on-going process Participating in or establishing a local coordinating council is strongly encouraged Promote effective relationships among diverse agencies Foster cooperation among all agencies involved with victims of sexual violence Assess gaps in service Develop an accountability process Maintain and/or increase current sources of funding Develop new and improved ways of delivering services Develop new sources of funding /PARTICIPANTS Law enforcement State Attorneys Victim Advocates Judges Social Services Mental Health Services Medical Services/Facilities Sexual Violence Programs Other relevant groups, task forces, networks and individuals Service providers shall initiate, lead or be a key participant in system coordination. Service providers shall represent the issues of sexual violence to the community accurately, fairly and regularly. Service providers shall demonstrate active, regular negotiations with local law enforcement agencies and medical facilities to become first responding advocates for forensic medical exams if they are not already. Service providers shall understand the public policy-making process, build coalitions and articulate opinion to shape public policies that are beneficial for the organization and victims of sexual violence. Service providers shall commit to building community around sexual violence issues; promote effective relations among diverse agencies working with victims of sexual violence; facilitate cooperation between all of the agencies/organizations involved with victims of sexual violence. Service providers shall also encourage cooperation and collaboration with other organizations, seeking ways to improve services and/or reduce costs through cooperative efforts; share expertise with others to achieve partnerships; and organize and operate partnerships effectively. FCASV Certification Standards 6
7 Enhanced Services SUPPORTIVE SERVICES: SUPPORT GROUPS/PERSONAL GROWTH GROUPS Regular facilitated meetings of victims and/or secondary victims of sexual violence with a supportive and/or educational focus. Support Groups: To provide education, support, and linkage to other persons with shared experiences in order to facilitate recovery. Personal Growth Groups: To provide an opportunity for learning and developing new skills, increasing understanding, fostering self-awareness, and creating a supportive network of individuals and resources to draw on in time of need. 1 to 2 hour average length of time per session Support Groups may be time limited or open Personal Growth Groups are typically short term (6 to 8 weeks, once a week) Support Groups: Facilitated meetings focusing on the management of emotional trauma related to a recent or past sexual assault, or to the management of problems in daily living resulting from the sexual violence experience. Therapy is not an appropriate component of a support group. Personal Growth Groups: Group meetings with a planned beginning and ending date. Groups are organized around a central theme or topic (such as self esteem, assertiveness training, or stress management) and are typically structured with a planned curriculum. Therapy is not an appropriate component of a personal growth group. Primary and secondary victims of sexual violence. (Typically adult victims and victims 12 years of age and older, non-caretaker cases.) All individuals providing support groups/personal growth groups shall complete 30 hours of Florida Council Against Sexual Violence Advocacy Core Training within 30 days of starting the position, as well as at least 4 hours of on-the-job training plus 6 hours of ongoing sexual violence training annually. Outside providers who are asked to facilitate a personal growth group on a particular topic (e.g. self esteem) may substitute demonstrated competence, experience and education in the areas of group process/dynamics, facilitation and the specified group topic, and 4 hours of specific sexual violence training for the above training requirements. All providers shall receive regular supervision at least once a month on group process and dynamics by a paid staff person who has completed the Advocacy Core Training and has at least one year of relevant experience. FCASV Certification Standards 7
8 ENHANCED SERVICES THERAPY A professional relationship within a theoretical framework that involves a specified helper gathering, organizing and evaluating information and using techniques to address the effects of sexual violence. This definition applies to group or individual therapy modalities, and encompasses more intensive, ongoing clinical practice. To identify, understand and ameliorate the effects of sexual violence; to promote healing; to resolve lingering issues resulting from a sexual trauma. Individual and family therapy sessions are on average one hour in length. Group therapy sessions are on average one and a half hours in length. Sessions are usually scheduled one time per week. The length of treatment varies from short-term (2-3 months) to longer term (several years). Duration of therapy is determined by the client and clinician and is based on the client s needs. Assessment: Psychosocial history taking Evaluation/testing Completion of Treatment Plan In-person interviews with victim/family members Collateral contacts (review documents/phone contacts/in person contacts) Documentation of client related activity Report writing Therapy: Individual, group or family therapy, based on current clinical therapeutic principles generally accepted as being appropriate to sexual violence. In-person visits in the office, on location or by phone. Primary victims of sexual violence (generally 12 years of age and older) and secondary victims who require assistance in order to address their own reactions to the victimization and to effectively support the victim. Practitioners shall complete the 15 hours of Florida Council Against Sexual Violence Advocacy Core Training self-study before providing the service, plus 6 hours of ongoing sexual violence training annually. The practitioner shall be knowledgeable about the principles of sound therapeutic practices with victims of sexual violence, including working with the continuum of sexual violence services, and shall understand victimization and demonstrate practices sensitive to sexual violence issues in therapy. Practitioners shall meet the requirements as specified in Florida law (FS 491: Clinical, Counseling and Psychotherapy Services) and shall have a minimum of a master s degree and license (or registration as a license eligible intern) in one or more of the following areas: marriage and family therapy, social work, mental health counseling or psychology. Therapists and individuals conducting assessments shall have regular supervision, consultation and/or review of cases. FCASV Certification Standards 8
9 ENHANCED SERVICES PREVENTION/RISK REDUCTION EDUCATION Promoting attitudes, behaviors and social conditions that will reduce and ultimately eliminate factors that cause or contribute to sexual violence. Impact and eliminate the underlying causes of sexual violence through education aimed at social change. Varies with activities and opportunities Educational sessions that identify stereotypic attitudes and gender objectification and show how these beliefs contribute to the development of myths that surround the socialization process and contribute to sexual violence. Educational sessions on topics such as self-esteem; the characteristics of healthy/unhealthy relationships; appropriate bystander behavior; and risk reduction behaviors. Development of age and culturally appropriate materials and curricula. Community networking/stakeholder recruitment/advisory group formation Public Speaking/community events/in-service training/volunteer training/distribution of materials The whole community but most especially: Elementary, middle and high schools students Potential offenders and victims Community agencies and professional groups All individuals shall complete 30 hours of Florida Council Against Sexual Violence Advocacy Core Training within 30 days of starting the position, as well as at least 4 hours of on-the-job training plus 6 hours of ongoing sexual violence training annually. Providers shall be familiar with the dynamics of sexual violence, relevant community resources and have an understanding of how medical, legal and social services respond to victims of sexual violence. Providers shall have an understanding of the causes of sexual violence, prevention and social change theory, community development techniques and have demonstrated experience in educational techniques appropriate to the audience. Providers shall be supervised by a paid staff person who has completed the 30 hours of initial training and has at least 2 years of relevant experience. The supervisor should observe the provider s training on a periodic basis. The Florida Council Against Sexual Violence Advocacy Core Training shall be taught by an FCASV designated trainer. Prevention curricula shall be approved by FCASV. FCASV Certification Standards 9
10 ENHANCED SERVICES MEDICAL INTERVENTION/FORENSIC EVIDENCE COLLECTION Provide for the availability of the medical and/or forensic evaluation of both currently reporting and non-reporting victims of sexual violence on a 24-hour, 7-day a week basis. The provision of medical and/or forensic examination provided in a place and manner that protects the victim from revictimization, conforms to the Attorney General s Protocol and adheres to usual and customary chain of custody rules. Personnel shall maintain an ethical responsibility to remain unbiased within the course of evidence collection while delivering caring and compassionate care to the survivor of sexual violence. 2-3 hours per medical and forensic examination, case specific, to commence within 1 ½ hours of the victim arriving at the medical facility. All activities are client-focused and case specific Assess the physical status of the sexual violence victim Document injuries, provide prophylactic treatment of sexually transmitted diseases Provide accessibility to or provision for pregnancy prevention prophylaxis Suggest additional medical care either immediately or for follow-up care Advise about medical choices, treatment options, risks/benefits of treatment options, and assist in making informed decisions Maintain a system of documenting the medical evaluation process, i.e. medical charts, diagrams, pictures, videos and regularly review this process Provide the option of having an advocate covered by Florida Statute present during the exam Follow-up medical treatment including but not limited to STD, HIV and pregnancy testing should be offered and available in accordance with the guidelines of the Florida Department of Health and the Centers for Disease Control Participate in the prosecution phase of the case in a cooperative manner Typically adult victims and victims 12 years of age and older, non-caretaker cases, including both currently reporting and nonreporting victims. Victims must have parental consent. Each provider shall be, at a minimum, a registered nurse and shall have at least 2 years experience in emergency medicine, obstetrics and gynecology, or forensic nursing and: Documented completion of a sexual assault forensic medical examination program approved by the Florida Council Against Sexual Violence. Documented completion of colposcope/medscope orientation and demonstrated competence with the equipment. Documented completion of the observation of 2 sexual assault examinations. Documented completion of 2 sexual assault exams under supervision. In order to maintain competency, providers shall perform at least 5 exams annually; provide documentation indicating attendance at a minimum of 10 hours of continuing education programs annually including in-service training and/or attendance at conferences (forensic, nursing and/or sexual assault); maintain licensure; participate in peer chart review and in the local coordinating council and other collaborative efforts. Providers shall be knowledgeable of and adhere to the most recent version of the Florida Attorney General s Sexual Assault Protocol. The medical/forensic evaluation should be conducted in a place and manner that protects the survivor from re-victimization: The space should be private and designated for sexual assault victims with a separate waiting room for secondary victims. Shower facilities, personal hygiene products and new clothes should be provided to the victim. If the exam is conducted in a hospital setting, a separate entrance must be available and exceptions made to the standard medical triage. FCASV Certification Standards 10
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