20.2 Screening for Family Violence

Chapter 

Federal Authority

Family Violence 

Wyo. Stat. § 20-6-101 et. seq. Child Support Enforcement Act

Wyoming Child Support Enforcement Rules

Chapter 13 Safeguarding and Disclosure of Confidential Information

Subject 

State Authority 

Screening for Family Violence 

Wyo. Stat. § 20-6-101 et. seq. Child Support Enforcement Act

Wyoming Child Support Enforcement Rules

Chapter 13 Safeguarding and Disclosure of Confidential Information

Policy Number 

Effective Date 

20.2 

May 1, 2022

Overview

Research shows that domestic violence is primarily about power and control, and that the most dangerous time for victims can be when they leave their abuser. Requesting paternity establishment and/or child support can signal to batterers that they have lost control for good, sometimes triggering threats and/or violence.  Some customers may not disclose that there are safety concerns.  To help identify domestic violence cases, the following procedures shall be followed in every case:




Cross Reference

None



Version Number

1

Last Revised Date

May 1, 2022