Many people hesitate to book a screening because they are unsure what will be asked. Knowing what to expect can make the first step feel safer.
What to expect
- A private, confidential conversation at your own pace
- Questions about relationship patterns, safety and current circumstances
- Attention to your safest ways of being contacted
- A discussion of possible next steps, such as therapy, safety planning, legal referral or mediation suitability
What screening is not
Screening is not couples counselling, not a court-ordered assessment and not legal advice. Our screening uses a framework informed by different established tools; certified administrations of these assessments are not yet offered.
Considering a screening conversation?
Our IPV & Coercive Control Screening service offers a confidential, clinician-led conversation to help you understand your situation and possible next steps. Each person is screened separately, and you can share your safest way to be contacted.
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This article is for general education and is not a diagnosis, legal advice or a substitute for individual clinical care.
National Center of Excellence for Intimate Partner Violence and Coercive Control is not a psychotherapy service.