Common use of Recommended Practice Clause in Contracts

Recommended Practice. 3.3.8.2.1. A model of collaborative practice across professionals working with members of men’s families. In collaborative practice, it is recommended that there be a minimum of three documented contacts between Accredited Caring Dads Facilitators and the professionals that referred men to the program to discuss goals and the progress of men through the group. 3.3.8.2.2. Accredited Caring Dads Facilitators should have discussions with other professionals involved with men’s families about changes that should be expected at various points in the group and about observations of change inside and outside the group setting. 3.3.8.2.3. Accredited Caring Dads Facilitators should work together with other professionals early on to identify possible continuing challenges, and continue to work together to put in place provisions necessary to ensure child and mother victim safety (e.g. a child protection worker might recommend extending supervised visitation until the father has addressed substance abuse issues and the Accredited Caring Dads Facilitator might help father understand the need for a longer period of supervision and comply with expectations around accessing treatment for substance abuse).