When DTW Applies
DTW involves suspicion of this level of threat.
What is a serious threat?
MFLCs are NOT allowed to perform these in DTW situations.
What are assessments or investigations?
The FIRST person you must contact after identifying DTW/MR.
Who is your Regional Supervisor?
MR requires this level of concern.
What is reasonable cause to suspect?
A client starts disclosing abuse. Your first move is:
What is pause, remind them of limits of confidentiality, and explain next steps?
The two main DTW categories of harm.
What is harm to self and harm to others?
This phrase from the tip sheet reminds counselors not to over-question.
What is “No fishing”?
You should explain this again to SM or dependent before proceeding.
What are the limits of confidentiality?
One example of a situation requiring a mandated report.
What is child abuse/neglect (or domestic violence, sexual assault, etc.)?
A participant may qualify for a restricted report. You should:
What is pause and inform them of restricted vs. unrestricted options?
DTW decisions rely on this standard of belief.
What is reasonable cause / good faith?
Staying within this is essential in DTW/MR situations.
What is scope of practice?
You should make the reporting call in this way.
What is in front of the participant but not on speaker phone (with transparency)?
MR may include issues involving this population.
What are vulnerable adults?
During a DTW, you leave the room to make calls. This is:
What is incorrect practice? (You remain transparent and present.)
DTW does NOT require this before you act.
What is proof or investigation?
MFLCs should stop the conversation when this occurs.
What is identification of a DTW/MR situation?
What should you NOT say when calling your supervisor?
What is “I’m calling to report a Duty to Warn”?
This type of activity may also trigger MR.
What is illegal activity (past, present, or future)?
A client continues sharing details after DTW is identified. You should:
What is gently stop them and move to reporting process?
Once DTW is identified, you already have this.
What is all the information you need to proceed?
A recommended phrase: “I am not best positioned to help…” shows this principle.
What is appropriate referral / transition to support?
When working with a child MR, you should NOT do this during the call.
What is discuss the report in front of the child?
The required first step in every MR situation.
What is call your Regional Supervisor and discuss next steps?
A counselor starts asking detailed follow-up questions after DTW. This violates:
What is “No fishing” / staying within scope?