FAMILY ASSESSMENT COUNSELING AND EDUCATION SERVICES (FACES) (2)

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Procedure: A comprehensive orientation will be conducted with each parent and each age appropriate child prior to commencing services. The custodial parent (CP) and child(ren) will have their orientation on a separate day from the non-custodial parent (NCP). Information will be gathered about the family's experience related to domestic violence and a determination made whether there are safety or other concerns. If there are concerns, a plan will be created with the parent to address those concerns, focusing on safety related to the visitation or exchange services, including traffic to and from F.A.C.E.S and safety during a visit. Domestic Violence Policy/ Procedures In situations where the referral is made with a history or allegations of domestic violence, F.A.U.S. will conduct orientation for the parents on separate days. Monitors are notified prior to the first visit of a history or allegations of domestic violence. The NCP arrives 15 minutes prior to the visit and is taken to the monitoring room. Once the CP arrives the monitor goes out to the lobby to get the child. Once the visit ends the monitor brings the child to the waiting room where the CP is waiting. The CP and child leave the premises while the NCP waits in the room with the monitor. If the NCP is running late the monitor must notify the CP to not arrive until they are notified telephonically. This will minimize the risk for contact and prevent further incident of domestic violence. The parent's address and telephone number shall remain confidential. Child Abduction Child Abduction occurs if a non-custodial parent or any other unauthorized person removes a child from F.A.C.E.S. without permission and/or in violation of a court order. Abduction is considered a critical incident and every preventive measure will be taken prior to all visits. Purpose: The purpose for the child abduction policy is to have clear written procedures in place in the event of child abduction and in order to expedite the safe return of the child. Procedure: In the event of an abduction incident, staff will immediately contact 911. The staff will provide the following information to the 911 operator: o Monitor's name and identify his/herself as "A Monitor for Court Ordered Supervised Visitation at F.A.C.E.S. o Briefly explain the circumstances and need for urgent assistance to recover the child o The full address and phone number for the F.A.C.E.S. office and monitor o The name of the parent and any identifying information 3