Impact of the Presenting Domestic Violence |
Concerns expressed by the person receiving services: |
1.) Ability to meet basic financial needs |
2.) Access to affordable and safe housing (eviction concerns, ability to meet essential housing expenses, rent, utilities, etc.) |
3.) Awareness & access to community resources (how to continue to get help) |
4.) Family stability (fear of abandonment, family separation, etc.) |
5.) Impact of the violence on the children |
6.) Impact on non-offending partner |
7.) Impact of violence on non-offending parent/guardian |
8.) Mental/Emotional health (fear, anxiety, sadness, shame, difficulties at work, school performance, etc.) |
9.) Immigration (fear that self or others will be deported, documentation status) |
10.) Legal issues |
11.) Physical well-being (activity level, stress level, health issues/symptoms, sleep and eating patterns) |
12.) Safety (feeling unsafe, threatened, or in danger of physical or emotional harm) |
13.) Sexual and reproductive well-being |
14.) Spiritual well-being |
15.) Support/relationships (trust, relationships w/in the community, family & friends) |
What are the primary concerns for the victim on initial contact? |
Please select up to three numbers from the list above. |
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Self-Advocacy for Presenting Domestic Violence |
Please indicate what support systems/services the person receiving services has accessed and whether or not it was helpful in responding to the violence. |
| | Was It Helpful? |
Counseling/Support Group Services | Yes No |
Going to Court | Yes No |
Faith Community (e.g. congregation member, clergy) | Yes No |
Family & Friends | Yes No |
Hospital, Doctor, or Health Clinic | Yes No |
Filing a Police Report | Yes No |
Self-Defense | Yes No |
Protection Orders | Yes No |
Relocation | Yes No |
Social Worker/Social Services (e.g. child or adult protective services) | Yes No |
Another Sexual or Domestic Violence Agency | Yes No |
Neighbor or Community Member | Yes No |