F.E.A.S.T. a work in progress Washington State Coalition Against Domestic Violence Presented by Debra K Adams, MA Self Empowerment Strategies 8002 NE HWY.

F.E.A.S.T.a work in progress

Washington State Coalition Against Domestic Violence

Presented by

Debra K Adams, MASelf Empowerment Strategies

8002 NE HWY 99 PMB627Suite B

Vancouver WA 98665360 281 2523

[email protected]

www.sisses.net@DVSurvivorUnite

www.facebook.com/survivorsInService

math: the universal language(sometimes)

Approximationnoun

• 1.a guess or estimate: Ninetythree million miles is an approximation of the distance of the earth from the sun.

• 2.nearness in space, position, degree, or relation; proximity; closeness

• 3.Mathematics, Physics . a result that is not necessarily exact, but is within the limits of accuracy required for a given purpose.

math: the universal language(sometimes)

2x – x – 1 = # relationshipsMary – supervises 6 staff members = 57 relationships

[(2x2x2x2x2x2) - 6] – 1 = # relationships[(64-6)]-1=# relationships[58] -1=# relationships57 = # relationships

Connie Sue – supervises 4 staff members = 11 relationships[(2x2x2x2)- 4] – 1 = # relationships[(16-4)] -1=# relationships[12] -1=# relationships11 = # relationships

F.E.A.S.T.

a framework for thought and action• fair• equitable• accountable• sustainable• transparent

fair

• values based• in line with mission/principles

• morally right

equitable

• as distinct from equal/same• factoring in all variables, is the outcome consistent across

situations?• are the same criteria used?• are logic and consistency evident?

accountable

• do you accept responsibility for the outcome?• are you willing to follow through with the outcome to the end

point?

sustainable• have any precedents been set? if so, did you prepare for

them?• can the outcome be carried forward through time? if not,

why not?• would you make the same decision and/or use the same

criteria in the future?

transparent• do people understand the criteria and process used?• do people understand what can and cannot be discussed and

why?• does everyone have access to the information?• was information shared proactively?

Questions? Thanks for participating!

Debra K Adams, MA

Self Empowerment Strategies8002 NE HWY 99 PMB627Suite BVancouver WA 98665360 281 [email protected]

www.sisses.net@DVSurvivorUnite