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2. I’ll give you a few minutes to read it. [Pause while the parent reads]
[If the parent does not express a clear desire to discuss the notice or domestic violence, stop the discussion and continue with other interview topics unrelated to domestic violence. If the parent does express a clear desire to discuss domestic violence, skip to 4.]
3. I’ll give you a few minutes to read it here. Then, if you have any questions, we can talk about them. [Pause while the parent reads it.]
4. I can answer questions you have about the information you’ve just read or give you more information about the local domestic violence program and the services it offers to families affected by domestic violence. If you want to talk about your situation, everything you say will be kept strictly confidential unless it involves child abuse. I am required by law to report child abuse.
[If you are not in a private office, say the following.] If you’d be more comfortable talking about this in a more private space, tell me, and I’ll arrange for us to move to one. [If the parent wants to talk in a private space, stop the discussion immediately and follow your district office’s procedures to move the interview to a private space before going on with the discussion.]
Would you like to ask any questions or talk about this some more so that I can recommend some other agencies for your needs?
[If the parent indicates no, continue to 5. If the parent indicates yes, skip to 6.]
5. All right, that’s fine. I would like you to know that we do have information about domestic violence programs here. You can request a waiver of the requirement to pursue child support. You may also talk to your case manager about a deferment from the work requirements because of domestic violence.
[Then stop the discussion and continue with other interview topics unrelated to domestic violence, unless the parent, upon hearing about the child support waiver and work requirements deferment, has questions about either of them.]
6. If you are requesting or thinking about requesting a child support waiver, it would be beneficial for me to learn more about your situation. What would you like to talk about?