Access Assault Care Center Extending Shelter & Support

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Domestic Violence Awareness Month
ACCESS Receives Boone County Foundation Funds

September 19, 2010 - September 25, 2010 (2)

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Assault Care Center Extending Shelter and Support
P.O. Box 1429

ACCESS is a harbor for all whom have experienced domestic and sexual violence, providing a safe environment for empowerment and exploration of personal strengths. ACCESS advocates for social change, partnering with other agencies to deliver education and professional training to end domestic and sexual violence.

Provide a safe environment for all people who have experienced domestic and sexual violence, regardless of race, national origin, gender, sexual identity, religion, immigration status, age or ability.
Advocate for individuals who have experienced domestic and sexual violence.
Promote social change in the judicial, political, and medical systems.
Partner with other agencies to promote policies, procedures, and programs to create a safe community.
Provide education and professional training to understand and end domestic and sexual violence.
Continue to seek resources to implement programs to achieve the vision.

ACCESS Confidentiality Policy
All employees and volunteers are required to sign a confidentiality agreement and should exercise the utmost discretion in regard to client information, official business and records. Any information that has been received on a confidential basis must be maintained as confidential within the organization.
Advocates will protect the client’s confidentiality within clearly defined limits. These limits will be explained to all clients as follows:
Informed, specific consent may be given to the advocate by the client to obtain services for the client from other service providers.
Victims in Iowa are, by law, given the right to have their contacts with victim counselors remain privileged. The client will be informed that confidentiality cannot be maintained in the following situations:
- When a dependent adult or child has been abused, exploited or neglected.
- When the client’s life may be endangered and she/he cannot give consent.
- When the client makes a probable threat or is violent against another person.
The client will be informed that confidentiality may not be maintained when a court issues a court order for specific information.
The advocate will consider the potential for harm to a client when releasing information even with informed consent.
A client will be given the option to remain anonymous within certain limitations, such as a crisis call or support group member.
The client has the right to refuse all or part of services to protect her/his anonymity.