Section 501.220  Reporting Violence

a)         PAIPs and facilitators must immediately report additional violence or threats of violence perpetrated or revealed by any participant to appropriate authorities in the criminal justice system, with the two following exceptions (unless duty to warn applies (see 740 ILCS 110/11(ii))):

1)         If the report originates with the victim, the victim's consent must be obtained before reporting to authorities or confronting the participant with the information.

2)         Reports of violence received from a third party (e.g., family or friend) may be reported to authorities unless, if to do so, would place the reporter or victim in jeopardy of further abuse or violence.

b)         Facilitators must make every reasonable effort to notify the victim prior to making a report to authorities and must document those efforts.  All reports of further violence must be documented in a manner that protects the confidentiality of victims and reporters.  PAIPs must notify participants of this process in their contracts.

c)         PAIPs must immediately report a participant's threat to do harm or kill to the appropriate authorities.

1)         If the threat is made about the victim or children, the victim must be notified.

2)         If the threat is made about someone other than the victim or children, the PAIP:

A)        shall inform the appropriate law enforcement agency; and

B)        must assess whether there is potential risk to the victim and/or children and notify the victim if safety is compromised.

d)         PAIPs must notify the appropriate authorities if there is knowledge of or disclosure of victim contact when there is an order of protection in place.