Resolution number
5
Whereas
A CCR resolution in May 2003 supported the development of a Client Code of Rights to inform clients of their rights and outline a complaint process;
Therefore be it resolved
That the CCR endorse the following Client Code of Service Rights and encourage its use by CCR member organizations:
- You have the right to receive services in a trusting, respectful and supportive environment free of any form of discrimination or harassment.
- You have the right of privacy and confidentiality and to disclose only what you believe is necessary at any given time.
- Staff limits of confidentiality include: the requirement to report incidents of child abuse, to comply with a court ordered subpoena and to prevent harm.
- The file is the property of [Agency name] and you have the right to review it and make comments if you disagree with the contents of the file.
- You make decisions about your needs and goals.
- You have the right to refuse services at any time or to request service from an alternate person.
- You have the right to receive accurate, complete and timely information.
- You have the right to a safe, fair and transparent complaint process when you feel that your rights have been violated.
Subject
Working Group
Immigration and Settlement