108.5 Assistance for Clients in Immediate Danger

If the individual is in immediate danger:

55 Pa. Code § 108.6

Provide a private space to allow the individual to call a domestic violence hotline if requested. Ask the CAO director for help if no private space is available.

The police should not be called unless the victim /survivor makes the call or requests the call be made or the abuser poses a danger to others at the CAO.

Offer the individual assistance in making any arrangements related to emergency shelter, medical care, transportation, childcare, and work .

Provide Universal Notifications if necessary and applicable; “Community Resources for Supportive Services, You have a right to be Safe”, (CM 305) brochure, and “Community Resources for Supportive Services, You have a right to be Safe”, (Pub 388) palm card, (see Appendix A ).

Updated May 22, 2024, replacing August 9, 2021