What elements of this case constitute reasonable suspicion thus mandating a hotline call to child protective services? Be specific. Give examples.

Choose a topic impacting family systems and make a presentation with a minimum of three references-substance use must be included as a significant part of the family problem. Topics may include but not be limited to the following: Infertility and couples, Divorce and children, Schools and families, ADHD and families, Extramarital affairs, Military families, Ethnicity, etc. Topics can be book chapters not covered in class i.e., Psychoeducational Family Therapy, Research or training or professional issues, Becoming a Family Therapist: Training and Supervision, Professional Issues and Ethical Practices, The Family Journal, Journal of Marital and Family Therapy. Include an informal statement in the end of the presentation and describe what has been useful in relation to career/training. What was challenging about the material? Topics must be pre approved by the instructor and need to be declared by week 6.  All topic presentations must include at least 3 references. Have a handout for the class with the outline and the three references. You are advised to use peer reviewed journal articles.

Purpose of Assignment: To demonstrating knowledge of mandated reporting requirements.

Instructions:

Consider the following scenario:

You are employed as a school social worker. One of your students, 15-year-old Shelly, meets with you and says, “My dad has a bad temper. Last night he got mad at my mom. My mom wants to divorce him. My dad freaked out and said, ‘If you leave me, that’ll be the last mistake you make-I’ll get you!'” My mom is planning on leaving my dad this weekend. I’m scared.”

In a two-page paper address the following in narrative form:

• What elements of this case constitute reasonable suspicion thus mandating a hotline call to child protective services? Be specific. Give examples.
• Who else might you contact to provide further support and protection for the client?
• Write a short case note in third person documenting what the client reported, the hotline number you called, the name of the hotline worker and your consultation with your supervisor.
  • Remember, writing in the third person means not using I, me or my in the case note. You can say things like, “The client reports that she…” “Supervisor was contacted and made aware of the situation.”

Submit your completed assignment by following the directions linked below. Please check the Course Calendar for specific due dates