TARGET GROUP
Participants attending training courses on IPV/sexual violence.
WHEN TO APPLY
Within the training course, typically towards the end.
AIM
· To understand the ethical and legal aspects in relation to supporting a victim of IPV / SV.
· Deliberate on the application of the rules to a practical case, taking into consideration the ethical aspects and legal obligations regarding the victim and the violence occurred.
· Explain the reason behind taking a case to court or not -mitigating factors.
· Discuss the conflict which may occur between ethics and what the law states.
· To understand the relevant mandatory reporting process.
MATERIALS REQUIRED
1. PowerPoint software
2. Video or audio recording.
3. For critical document analysis: mandatory report written by doctors (anonymised).
4. Laptop.
TIME REQUIRED
45 minutes to 1 hour.
DESCRIPTION
In the decision stage of a case presentation (by means of roleplaying, PowerPoint, video or audio recording) group discussion on the decision-taking process concerning:
· Confidentiality.
· Respect for women’s decisions.
· Fulfilling of legal responsibilities.
· Is there any conflict between the ethical duties of respecting women’s decisions and your legal obligations?
· Limits to the woman’s decision: In which situations, and with what justification, could the provider (participant and/or their organisation) act without the woman’s consent?
· What risks do we have to take into account? What safety measures could we use?
· Critical documentation analysis (mandatory reporting) carried out by doctors. With a laptop, writing down aspects (positive and negative) of each decision and the justification to take one or another, in order to reach the most reliable criteria for the professional’s decision-making and the woman’s wellbeing.
· Reference relevant legal document and if possible have a legal representative for the group work to add credibility.
12 September, 2015
