Supervising Professionals Who Work with Domestic Violence: Ethical Considerations
Presented by: Lauren Garder, MA LPC
The codes of ethics of all professions speak to the importance of upholding client autonomy, protecting against harm, and promoting wellbeing. Clinicians in the field of domestic violence—whether they work with those who have been harmed or those who have caused harm—often encounter situations in which the right course of action regarding client autonomy, safety, and mandatory reporting is unclear. Based on her many years of clinical experience with chronic trauma, as well as her work in reviewing domestic violence fatalities for the State of Oklahoma, Lauren Garder developed this training to address these pressing issues.
In this session, Ms. Garder explores common ethical dilemmas and provides guidance for delivering effective services to those working with domestic violence survivors and those who have caused harm. She also offers skills and tools for supervising clinicians, particularly clinicians with limited experience in domestic violence.