Case Study G

Ben is a social worker employed by his local council. He has just had a request from his supervisor to make a visit to a man who has suffered from depression and is considered to be at some risk of suicide. Ben is aware that the man acted aggressively towards the last social worker who visited him; he is concerned for his personal safety.

Refer to Case Study G

Q1. Identify five methods which Ben could use for the minimisation of risk.