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OVCRC
10/22/2008
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We are considering developing an ACP in our state. One of the questions raised is how other states have handled inquiries from law enforcment about the actual address of the person.
Mariann Kenvill
10/22/2008
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VictoriaMissy
10/22/2008
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Missy & Victori
10/22/2008
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Both presidential candidates have expressed a desire to implement online medical records. Will this affect victims and ACP's?
TH
10/22/2008
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VictoriaMissy
10/22/2008
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Can victims that do not have an ACP in their state use the services of an out of state ACP?
Claire
10/22/2008
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VictoriaMissy
10/22/2008
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What measures should be taken when screening and hiring potential employees to ensure victim safety?
R. Daly
10/22/2008
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VictoriaMissy
10/22/2008
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How can we help make the transfer of welfare benefits and social security smooth?
Tammie
10/22/2008
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TH
10/22/2008
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Missy & Victori
10/22/2008
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I know that one type of confidentiality works so that the spouse does not know where the victim is living but how about law enforcement officers and other agencies that have the victims address.... the per...
Ruth
10/22/2008
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VictoriaMissy
10/22/2008
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What is the longest time that someone has remained in an ACP? What kind of safety issues come us for survivors as time goes on in the program?
Jean Rosenthal
10/22/2008
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Missy & Victori
10/22/2008
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Often times, the environmental strategies that we have in place to protect women fail. What do you recommend women do in cases of failed policy?
Yvonne McGinnis
10/22/2008
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PCADV
10/22/2008
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How many states currently have ACP's? Is there a list somewhere? Which states have the best ACP's?
Terri
10/22/2008
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TH
10/23/2008
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VictoriaMissy
10/22/2008
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What options do victims have for property ownership? These records are public record - the address confidentiality programs don't work to protect property records. I'm a Realtor in CA /NV I have been able...
Alexis A Moore
10/22/2008
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Missy & Victori
10/22/2008
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For school children whose parents are enrolled in the program, what is the responsiblity of the school in complying with the guidelines of the program?
vaughan
10/22/2008
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TH
10/22/2008
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Missy & Victori
10/22/2008
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Are other states having luck with getting nongovernmental agencies/organizations or individuals to accept the ACP address?
PCADV
10/22/2008
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VictoriaMissy
10/22/2008
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Has anyone considered a national ACP? What would be the benefits and detriments to such a program?
NCADV
10/22/2008
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PCADV
10/22/2008
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Missy & Victori
10/22/2008
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When a young person is moved by an agency to a foster or adoptive home in another area or state, do any states allow that young person to be signed up in the ACP of the new state?
Sarah
10/22/2008
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VictoriaMissy
10/22/2008
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How does one determine which address confidentiality program works best? Does the type, selection, implementation and operation of the address confidentiality program depend largely upon the state, coun...
Yvonne McGinnis
10/22/2008
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NCADV
10/22/2008
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Missy & Victori
10/22/2008
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I think confidentiality of address and telephone number are extremely important to many who are vulnerable to personal targeting (by relationship,occupation, extortion,etc.). Currently, unlisted numbers /...
Rinaldo Simonin
10/22/2008
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Terri
10/22/2008
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Missy & Victori
10/22/2008
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