We Need to Talk:
Addressing Confidentiality Challenges in Battering Intervention Programs

This session will challenge battering intervention programs to assess their own confidentiality and information sharing protocols.

Description:

When a participant shares information with a battering intervention program, is it confidential? Is some information protected, but other information routinely shared? How does a participant know what to expect when it comes to privacy and confidentiality?

The answer to how information is protected or shared will differ, depending on how the battering intervention program is structured and where it is located. But in every program, it is important to be transparent with participants so they know what to expect.

This session will challenge battering intervention programs to assess their own confidentiality and information sharing protocols, and will discuss practical approaches to communicating with participants and community partners about protocols.

Learning Targets: As a result of this training, participants will:

• Understand the difference between privacy, confidentiality, and privilege, and the application of these concepts in batterer intervention work.

• Identify and create best practices for communicating with participants about how and why certain information will or won’t be share.

• Practice addressing situations where participant information is sought by outside entities.

Accessibility

NMCADV is working on creating trainings that are accessible to everyone. If you anticipate needing any type of accommodation or have questions please call 505-903-2570  or email training@nmcadv.org in advance of your participation. Zoom webinar will have Closed Captioning.