The stakeholders who are part of the rapid response units can intervene in high-risk situations. We often say that each person who works with the victim knows only a piece of the victim's story. That is why it's important to have a structured way of working together to put all those pieces of the story together and quickly put an effective safety net in place.
It's a model we feel should be applied to the entire country. Confidentiality is a roadblock organizations like ours often run into, but the model allows for confidentiality to be waived. My colleague just referred to the fact that it's appropriate to waive solicitor-client privilege in high-risk situations so that important information can be shared.
The rapid response units are made up of police officers, youth protection branch representatives, probation officers, CAVAC caseworkers, people from other victims support services and shelter representatives. They have the power needed to move quickly in order to keep victims safe.