This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to work with the user of domestic and family violence with a focus on promoting the safety of others. It includes the ability to establish linkages between referring agencies, services providers, and statutory agencies including the criminal justice system to prioritise safety.

This unit applies to workers who operate with significant autonomy in therapeutic professional service roles in the community sector. The activity is self-directed.

The skills in this unit must be applied in accordance with Commonwealth and State/Territory legislation, Australian/New Zealand Standards and industry codes of practice.