The safety and health of everyone involved in our services is of the upmost importance. Safety: security from harm and danger Healthy Environment: maintaining and promoting good health practices
• Adopt and adhere to professional standards of practice
• Develop and implement training on professional standards that is responsive to and anticipates the client’s needs
• Develop a process for continuous improvements of the professional standards, this includes design, delivery and evaluation of those standards Women’s Equity s
• Respect for individual autonomy, human rights, freedom from violence, independence and diversity
• Education and advocacy for the elimination of violence and abuse
• Advocate for equitable social, political, and economic rights and opportunities for women that will enhance their quality of life and full participation in society
• Recognition that existing barriers to equality are societal, as well as, individual
• Practice effective and responsive communication within our organization, within our community, and with clients through honesty, speaking in understandable language, active listening and respecting differences
• Provide an environment that allows for different means of communication
• Practice communication that is open, honest and understandable manner
• Respect the confidentiality and privacy of clients, staff, management, and volunteers, students subject to the policies and procedures of our organization and all applicable laws
Interval House will provide a safe place, support for abused women with or without children,
community outreach services and practice-based research in our shared quest for freedom from violence.