Case Study: Justin
Justin is a four-year old child who has been at Little.ly for some time. He had a history of abuse last year which the child protection agency became involved in as the mother's boyfriend was violent with him.
An intervention order was put on the boyfriend and he left town.
Justin settled down well, after the boyfriend left and all has been fine until a week ago when Justin seemed very quiet and withdrawn. When asked if he was okay, he said he felt sick in his tummy and was holding his stomach. When you asked him if you should call his mum, he said 'no'. He said 'I'll be okay' and wouldn't say anymore.
Today when his mother came to pick him up, he didn't want to go home and said he didn't like it with Paul back. His mother noticed that you had heard what Justin had said and knew that you were aware of Justin's history with Paul.
She said, 'I don't want you to tell anyone about this - this is private information that you shouldn't have heard. Paul is being nice to Justin - he knows he has to or I won't let him stay. He is only here for a week because he has just got a new job here and he has nowhere else to stay till he gets himself sorted. He is finally sorting himself out - he has stopped drinking and wants a new start.'
She picked Justin up, who was still crying, and left the service.
As an educator, what are your responsibilities in this situation?