Elements and Performance Criteria
- Assess suitability of dispute for resolution processes in the context of family domestic violence
- Demonstrate familiarity with standard protocols that screen for the existence of family violence
- Seek specialist assistance to implement the screening protocols where appropriate
- Ensure protocols are in place before entering into an agreement to act as a third party
- Demonstrate recognition of the impact of dynamics of family domestic violence on the dispute resolution process
- Demonstrate recognition of the possible impact and risk of dispute resolution process on the safety concerns of family members
- Take appropriate measures to ensure the safety of participants in the dispute resolution process when family violence is present
- Activate appropriate pre determined security protocols
- Establish a climate for the disclosure of family domestic violence and current safety concerns
- Use video conferencing or other personal protective and screening measures
- Establish separate sessions for the participants and enable a support person to attend the family dispute resolution sessions
- Refer participants to appropriate community supports and alternative programs
- Suspend or terminate the family dispute resolution session with appropriate steps to protect the safety of the participants
- Implement procedures that manage violent, controlling, intimidating behaviour that may occur in dispute resolution process
- Identify behaviours of intimidation, control and manipulation that people who use violence may attempt in the session
- Establish each person's understanding of essential rules for respectful and safe participation in the process
- Implement strategies to ensure the equal participation and expression of key concerns and issues by each party