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Domestic Abuse Referral Process
When a CalWORKs client discloses domestic abuse, determine the type of situation:
- Emergency - Client is actively fleeing domestic violence.
- Non-emergency - Client has previously experienced domestic violence and is seeking services.
Emergency Referral
The EW/AEC/EC must do the following when an emergency domestic abuse situation arises:
- Provide the client with the 24-hour Support Line at 800-572-2782.
- For EMERGENCY/UNSAFE situations, call 9-1-1.
- Create a referral in the DEBS Referral Application for the CalWORKs Social Worker (SW)/Domestic Violence (DV) Advocate.
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Note: Emergency referrals are assigned to a CalWORKs SW/DV Advocate immediately.
Non-Emergency Referral
The following must be done when a non-emergency domestic abuse situation arises:
- EW/AEC/EC:
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- Completes the Authorization for Release of Information (SCD 1029).
- Completes a referral in the DEBS Referral Application .
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- CalWORKs Employment Services (CWES) Client Services Technician (CST):
- Assigns the case to a CalWORKs SW/DV Advocate.
CalWORKs SW/DV Advocate Actions
For CalWORKs SW/DV Advocate actions on all domestic abuse referrals, refer to the Domestic Abuse (DA) - Referral Process topic in CWES Handbook Chapter 17.
Related Topics
Mandated Reporting & Requesting Waivers
Domestic Abuse Exemption/Extender