How do you feel about folks entering your home unannounced (not knocking or ringing a doorbell)?

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I work in the mental health field.  My agency staffs homes for folks with developmental disabilities.  All rent and utilities are paid for by the individuals; the agency only provides staff... these are not agency "sites."  It appears that some staff, professionals and agency administration come and go as they please.  This behavior is then repeated by other folks served by the agency... it's like seeing Kramer clones busting in..  This troubles me; it shows a lack of respect and indicates a certain "ownership" of the individuals served by the agency.
Beyond my immediate family, I would never tolerate this behavior.  In fact, I would become hostile in response to such assumed familiarity.  How might you react?  I believe you lead by example and  I believe you do unto others as you would have done unto you.

Smitty · Accepted Answer

Are the clients verbal and can they advocate for themselves and if not do they have family that can advocate?  Well if so have a house meeting for the residents and bring the issues of privacy and common courtesy up in a meeting and set a policy in place to make the residents feel comfortable when staff come to work or visit the residence.

Molly H · Answer

I can't tell you what I said to the person pounding on my front door (it's rather offensive)  If someone let themselves in to my home unannounced.....the neighbors five doors down would hear it, and I'd probably pull the gun out.  My parents have come over and not called first...I let them knock till they go away.  This is not acceptable behavior, and the company should adopt a policy addressing this (if there isn't one already)

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How do you feel about folks entering your home unannounced (not knocking or ringing a doorbell)?

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