Make Referrals
As a health/nutrition worker you are already familiar with the process of referring clients to other social service agencies for assistance. Use the same process when referring clients experiencing domestic violence to appropriate resources, or simply refer clients to the local Domestic Violence Center, which will assist them with all other referrals. Chapter 6, Utilizing Community Resources, outlines in detail the specific roles of other agencies in responding to domestic violence, but the following guide highlights appropriate referrals made by Domestic Violence Centers.