19 claims on pp. 32–90 (fact 1, statement 14, evidence 2, conjecture 2).
Interview subjects participated on the condition of confidentiality to allow for an open discussion.
Interview subjects participated on the condition of confidentiality to allow for an open discussion.
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In the sample inventory, the EAP provides counseling for relationship, substance, and mostly personal difficulties; use is moderate (less than expected, limited free sessions) and quality excellent. Gaps are confidentiality concerns and perceived stigma; actions are to identify additional counseling resources, enhance education on availability and confidentiality, and promote a non-retaliation policy.
**Employee Assistance Program (EAP)** Provides counseling for difficulties with relationships, substances, and mostly personal matters. | **Moderate** Not used as frequently as expected; limited number of free sessions available. | **Excellent** Employees who used services report they helped tremendously. | • Some employees report concerns about confidentiality. • Perception of negative stigma (e.g., being treated differently or poorly due to treatment). | • Identify additional resources for counseling. • Enhance education regarding availability and confidentiality. • Promote policy addressing non-retaliation.
HR personnel should know what employee information can and cannot be shared, when, and with whom. HR personnel should also understand the job functions and needs of collaborators on the BTAM team.
personnel should know what employee information can and cannot be shared, when information can be shared, and with whom information can be shared.
Some partnerships may experience information-sharing challenges, such as receiving partial or limited information even from a cooperative partner.
Some partnerships may experience challenges related to information sharing.
Why inferred Hedged with 'may'; describes possible rather than documented partnership problems.
Each agency often has policies, rules, regulations, and laws that may keep it from freely sharing information, which can explain apparent non-responsiveness.
which may preclude them from freely sharing information.
Why inferred Hedged with 'may preclude'; an explanation offered for apparent non-cooperation.
The policy should describe what safeguards protect individuals who share information during the BTAM process.
Describe what safeguards are offered to protect individuals who share information during the BTAM process.
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The policy should establish provisions for sharing information internally and externally, and describe any public safety exceptions that apply.
Establish provisions for sharing information internally (i.e., between personnel, departments, and divisions) and externally (i.e., with outside partners).
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A BTAM policy should include an explanation of privacy protections.
Explanation of privacy protections.
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When applicable, the policy should describe public safety exceptions that either facilitate or require information sharing.
When applicable, public safety exceptions that either facilitate or require information sharing should be described.
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Legal personnel can advise the BTAM team on compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws, including privacy, employee rights, and how to properly handle and store documents.
Legal personnel can provide guidance and advice to the BTAM team to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local laws
The HR professional says HR is often cautious about sharing information across departments but also has an obligation to protect the organization, which is the goal of a behavioral threat assessment.
While they are often cautious about sharing information across departments, they also have an obligation to protect the organization, which is the goal of a behavioral threat assessment.
BTAM team members should be aware of municipal, state, and federal laws, rules, and regulations that apply to their work.
BTAM team members should also be aware of municipal, state, and federal laws, rules, and regulations that apply to their work.
Organizations can use anonymized work schedules to decrease the risk of abusers locating victims.
Use anonymized work schedules to decrease risk of abusers locating victims
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It is important that employees feel confident reporting without fear of retaliation or punishment.
It is also important that employees feel confident in reporting without fear of retaliation or punishment.
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Anonymity and confidentiality can encourage reporting throughout an organization by making employees feel their privacy is protected.
Anonymity and confidentiality can encourage reporting throughout an organization
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In some cases, organizations may be able to establish two-way messaging that allows follow-up without requiring the reporter to disclose a name.
organizations may be able to establish two-way messaging that allows follow-up communication without requiring an individual to disclose their name
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Other options include anonymous or confidential reporting forms, hotlines, or mobile applications that safeguard the reporter's identity.
Other options include anonymous or confidential reporting forms, hotlines, or mobile applications that safeguard the reporter's identity
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A listed best practice for workplace reporting systems is to consider an anonymous or confidential reporting option.
Consider an anonymous or confidential reporting option.
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Training content might include expectations about confidentiality.
expectations about confidentiality
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