Juliette is 17 years old and attends a community service that you work at. The service provides food, clothing and basic support services for homeless people. Juliette discloses that she is 5 months pregnant and after a violent fight with her 22 year old partner, she has left their apartment and is now homeless. She is unemployed and reports feeling extreme anxiety and depression regarding her circumstances. She has been smoking marijuana and says she wants to stop, but doesn't know how because she says it helps relive her stress.

Initially, how can you assist Juliette?

Are there any particular indicators of harm, neglect, abuse or other risks of harm? (Environmental, psychological and physical)

How will you address the risks mentioned in Q2?

Do you think the service has the capacity to meet the range of needs identified? Explain.

What referrals to other services would you make?

What legislation and organisational policies and duty of care obligations apply?

Do you think Juliette is willing to make a change to her circumstances? Explain

What are 3 short term goals you can develop with Juliette?

Juliettes' partner Tom comes to the service looking for her. He accepts that he has issues with his anger and he blames his drug and alcohol use and schizophrenia,but insists he wants to make things work with Juliette. He is worried that she is not eating properly and has concerns about the development of the baby as Juliette is underweight and has an iron deficiency. Tom usually cooks for her and is always encouraging her to make her ante natal appointments.

He also reports that they now have an eviction notice from their landlord for unpaid rent and they have no way of paying the outstanding rent. Now they are both homeless.

Initially, how can you assist Tom?

What information about alternative options and services would you provide to him?

What referrals to other services would you make?

Do you think Tom is willing to make a change to his circumstances? Explain.

List at least 10 issues or problems that Juliette and Tom have and describe how they are inter-related?

What are the strengths of Juliette and Tom's relationship?

What are 3 short term goals you can develop with Tom?

Think of at least three issues that might be potential barriers to Juliette and Tom being able to maintain a positive relationship?