Doug (24) has had a long history of minor convictions including shoplifting, assault and drug possession. He had been a ward of the CAS until his 16^thbirthday when he left his group home and dropped out of high school. He has been in unstable housing and in and out of jobs since that time. Most recently Doug has been living on the streets or couch-surfing. He would like to change his life and wants to know where to turn.

1.List five (5) questions you would ask your client in order to gather the additional information that would be valuable in making your assessment and program recommendations. For each question, include your rationale for why this additional information is relevant to your assessment.

2.Identify and provide a description of three (3) resources in your city/region that may be suitable for your client's needs and profile. Include a summary of the services each resource provides and identify how each is applicable to your client.

3.Select the one (1) resource that you believe to be the most appropriate to your client's needs/profile. Include the following information

Your rationale as to why this is your primary choice

The resource's Mandate and/or Mission Statement

The resource's Address and contact information

The resource's Position in the field of Community and Justice Services and the source(s) of its funding

The resource's Client Profile.

An evaluation of the resource's efficacy in meeting the needs of its clients

4.Provide a detailed description of the referral process and the means by which your client may access your selected resource. Include the following information:

Who must make the referral;

Any fee associated with enrollment/admission;

Specific actions to be taken by the client;

All required information and documentation for enrollment/admission.

5.Provide a detailed summary of the process by which you would make your client to attend the resource. Include the following information:

How you would describe the resource to your client

What you would say to encourage your client to attend the resource

Potential barriers for your client's attendance.

Solutions to the potential barriers for attendance.