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Action
Steps:
1. Provide
and support training opportunities for advocates to enhance
their leadership in their communities regarding victims’
issues.
Mechanism for Implementation:
CAWS committee structure, technical assistance provider, and
publicity
Agency Responsible:
CAWS/CASAND
2. Build
partnerships with mental health and substance abuse
professionals and offer training for advocates who provide
services and/or referral to victims of violence who may have
mental health and substance abuse issues.
Mechanism for Implementation:
Task forces and cross training for providers
Agency Responsible:
Department of Human Services Division of Mental Health and
Substance Abuse, Regional Human Services Centers, Addiction
Counselors, and Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault
Programs
3. Enhance
and provide training opportunities to housing providers to
ensure non-discriminatory referrals and services to victims
of violence.
Mechanism for Implementation:
Cross training opportunities for crisis programs and housing
providers
Agency Responsible:
CAWS/CASAND, Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Programs,
ND Fair Housing Council, County Housing Authorities |
