Activity 4: Identify and access support services

Your organisation provides counselling services to workers who are exposed to domestic and family violence. These services are staffed by professionals trained in counselling, providing an opportunity to process the emotional impact on self of assisting client dealing with domestic and family violence in a structured and supportive environment.

Task:

Template: Support Name: Age: Type of violence exposed to: Impact on yourself: Self-care strategies: Care strategies for the team members : Additional notes:

scenario:

Activity 3: Identify and respond to client affected by domestic and family-violence Maria is a 32-year-old woman of Hispanic descent who has been married to Carlos, a 35- year-old man from the same cultural background, for seven years. Over the past few years, Maria has been experiencing escalating incidents of abuse from Carlos. He uses physical violence, intimidation, and emotional manipulation to control her. Carlos often blames Maria for his anger and justifies his behavior by claiming cultural norms and expectations. Maria has reached a breaking point and decides to leave the abusive relationship. She seeks help from a local domestic violence organisation that specialises in providing support to individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds. Maria expresses her need for assistance in navigating the legal system and understanding her rights within the context of her cultural background. In addition to legal support, Maria is also interested in finding a culturally sensitive support group that understands the specific challenges faced by individuals from her cultural community. She believes that connecting with others who share her experiences and cultural background would provide a unique form of support and validation. Maria also has a cat for emotional support. Maria is particularly concerned about the impact of the abuse on her three young children. She wants to access counselling services that are culturally sensitive and can address the unique needs of her children in terms of their cultural identity, language barriers, and the effects of trauma. Maria recognises that her children may require additional support in understanding and navigating the complexities of their cultural heritage while healing from the abuse. Overall, Maria seeks comprehensive assistance in understanding her legal options, finding a culturally sensitive support network, accessing counselling services for herself and her children, and addressing the cultural nuances that arise from her background. She recognises the importance of culturally competent professionals who can provide guidance, validation, and tools to help her rebuild her life and create a safe and nurturing environment for her and her children.

Task 1:

Template: Client assessment Client Name: Age: Type of Violence: Support Needs: Cultural Background: Background: Concerns:

Roles and responsibilities of client and worker:

Complexity, Urgency, and Eligibility Assessment: Severity: Urgency: Eligibility for services: Risks and Threats to Safety:

Considerations for physical and emotional safety:

Available Support Processes and Resources: Intervention Strategies:

Referral required: Client's Agreement and Next Steps:

Task 2: Information sharing concerns or considerations

Information sharing : concerns or considerations: Approach to sharing:

Reason:

Date of review:

Referral: Type of organisation : Organisation Name: Contact person: Date of referral: Information sought/shared with: