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records and tracks attendance, develops objectives for each training, and conducts assessments to ensure training objectives have been met. 3. Identification, Screening and Assessment Participants are screened for domestic violence at numerous stages in the process, by various entities, in writing and in person, to effectively capture persons suffering from domestic violence. First, DHS itself screens for domestic violence at both its intake and recertification applications. Additionally, DHS administers the Economic Security Comprehensive Assessment to assess and identify whether TANF applicants face barriers to employment or participation in the program, including domestic violence, sexual harassment, sexual assault, and stalking. If current or historic evidence of domestic violence, sexual harassment, sexual assault, and stalking is identified, a referral for additional screening or assessment services will be provided to the applicant or recipient who should comply with the instructions. The additional screening is completed by a domestic violence provider in D.C., trained in the nature and dynamics of sexual harassment and domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking. If an entity that operates a TANF work or education program discovers that a recipient has a domestic violence, sexual harassment, sexual assault, or stalking issue and may need services, that entity may contact DHS and a referral to the domestic violence service providers(s) will be made at that time. The domestic violence service provider will determine the right course of action for the family, e.g., shelter/alternate housing, counseling services, legal options, etc., on a case-by-case basis.