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Assisting risk assessment work Stanley, Tony

By: Material type: ArticleArticlePublication details: Wellington Child, Youth and Family 2006Description: 39 p. ; computer file PDF format (4.24Mb)ISSN:
  • 1173-4906
Subject(s): Online resources: In: Social Work Now (35) December 2006 :8-12Summary: 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.
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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.

Social Work Now (35) December 2006 :8-12