Confidentiality, Information Sharing, and Record-Keeping

Part 1: Documentation, Disclosures, & Confidentiality for Supervised Visitation Programs 

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Federally funded supervised visitation and safe exchange programs are in a unique position because:

1. they work closely with both victims and perpetrators of abuse

2. they aren’t an arm of the court but are routinely asked to give reports in cases

3. they practice respect for parents and children but must enforce boundaries to promote safety and prevent harm.

This unique position means that supervised visitation and safe exchange programs must make thoughtful decisions about what information they collect and document, when and how they disclose information, and when they are legally required to refuse to disclose information.

In this recorded webinar, join experienced strategist and trial attorney Alicia L. Aiken, JD, as we clarify the concepts of privacy, confidentiality, and privilege law; discuss best practices for creating documentation and disclosure policies; and explore the complicated questions that can come up specifically for visitation and exchange programs.

Part 2: Considerations for Addressing Confidentiality, Mandated Reporting, and Information Sharing in Supervised Visitation with Young People

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In this recorded webinar, join content experts Aurora Smaldone, JD, and Jasmyn Brown, MA, in navigating confidentiality and privacy protocols linked to visitation supervision roles and in the difficult task of discussing these subjects with children and caregivers.

Covered topics include:

1. how to talk to children and families about mandated reporting

2. documentation

3. confidentiality in ways that are developmentally appropriate and trauma-informed

Part 3: Responding to Subpoenas Q&A Session with Alicia Aiken from the Confidentiality Institute

Join this recorded session with Inspire Action for a Q&A call with Alicia Aiken from the Confidentiality Institute to explore, unpack, and enhance our collective understanding of promising practices for receiving and responding to subpoenas in supervised visitation programs.
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