Assisting risk assessment work
Stanley, Tony
Assisting risk assessment work Stanley, Tony - Wellington Child, Youth and Family 2006 - 39 p. ; computer file PDF format (4.24Mb)
Social Work Now (35) December 2006 :8-12
This article discusses the Child, Youth and Family's Risk Estimation System (RES) and how this works in practice with social workers. It draws on a qualitative research project where social workers recalled straightforward and complex cases of child protection assessment work and their associated practice decisions. The RES offers social workers a risk assessment framework that assists with family and whānau participation, generates assessment questioning, and facilitates discussions about risk and its management during supervision meetings.
1173-4906
CHILD PROTECTION
CHILDREN
INTERVENTION
RISK ASSESSMENT
SOCIAL SERVICES
SOCIAL WORK PRACTICE
PREVENTION
CHILD ABUSE
Assisting risk assessment work Stanley, Tony - Wellington Child, Youth and Family 2006 - 39 p. ; computer file PDF format (4.24Mb)
Social Work Now (35) December 2006 :8-12
This article discusses the Child, Youth and Family's Risk Estimation System (RES) and how this works in practice with social workers. It draws on a qualitative research project where social workers recalled straightforward and complex cases of child protection assessment work and their associated practice decisions. The RES offers social workers a risk assessment framework that assists with family and whānau participation, generates assessment questioning, and facilitates discussions about risk and its management during supervision meetings.
1173-4906
CHILD PROTECTION
CHILDREN
INTERVENTION
RISK ASSESSMENT
SOCIAL SERVICES
SOCIAL WORK PRACTICE
PREVENTION
CHILD ABUSE