Prerequisites for using the e-SAFeR Guide
Individuals wishing to use this guide must have a solid understanding of family violence, its impact on survivors and their children, and the principles of trauma- and violence-informed practice.
Training in the use of the e-SAFeR guide is strongly recommended. Trainings are offered in person and online.
e-SAFeR users should also complete the Technical Training linked below. This free, self-guided training takes approximately 20 minutes to complete. It reviews technical features of the e-SAFeR such as how to navigate through menus, take notes and save progress. Users are also encouraged to build relationships with professionals in their communities (lawyers, social workers) who can conduct risk assessments and create safety plans for survivors and their children who may be at ongoing risk of harm.
Trained users login here:
e-SAFeR Technical Training
This self-directed course is designed to help family law professionals understand how to use the e-SAFeR, with a specific focus on its technical functionality, workflow, and outputs. Working through this training will take approximately 20 minutes.
Topics include:
- Logging in, getting started and saving
- Sections and navigation
- Understanding the summary page
- Lethality risk factors and safety planning
- Other functional elements
- Downloading and wrapping up
At the end of this training, there is a quiz.
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