Homework
Case Scenario: Why Should I Report This
Purpose of Homework: 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 2 pages paper address the following in narrative form:
o What elements of this case constitute reasonable suspicion thus mandating a hotline call to child protective services? Be specific. Give examples.
o Who else might you contact to provide further support and protection for the client?
o 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."
Format your homework according to the following formatting requirements:
o The answer should be typed, using Times New Roman font (size 12), double spaced, with one-inch margins on all sides.
o The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the homework, the student's name, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
o Also include a reference page. The Citations and references must follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.