Based on my interview with Smith, this paper seeks to examine the nature of Family Service of the Piedmont with respect to domestic violence victim case management and processing. I will first give a brief overview of domestic violence case management and processing at Family Service of the Piedmont, focusing on general areas such as victim services and victim autonomy. I will then focus on and detail the two main themes of my paper that ensure effective case management and processing. Throughout my interview with Smith, she made it very aware that there are two components of victim case management and processing that promotes efficacy. The two components that ensure effective case management and processing are victim confidentiality and advocate
