Advocacy Versus Therapy: The legal history of victim advocacy privilege

Friday, June 7, 2019 from 10:30AM - 12:00PM

Advocacy Versus Therapy: The legal history of victim advocacy privilege

There are deep historical, philosophical, and legal distinctions between advocacy-based domestic violence counseling and therapy. Advocates recognize the need for confidentiality, but where is privilege rooted in the law? In this workshop, the presenter will help advocates and clinicians understand how to maintain appropriate boundaries in their role by exploring the following: The history of victim-advocate privilege Different approaches of counseling vs. therapy What is an implied waiver of privilege and how to avoid it