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1
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What does the S stand for in S.A.U.L.S. H.A.R.M ?

Safety Red Flags

A

Suspects abuse

2
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What does the A stand for in S.A.U.L.S. H.A.R.M ?

Safety Red Flags

A

Abuse

3
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What does the U stand for in S.A.U.L.S. H.A.R.M ?

Safety Red Flags

A

Unexplained marks or bruises

4
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What does the L stand for in S.A.U.L.S. H.A.R.M ?

Safety Red Flags

A

Life threatening issues

5
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What does the S stand for in S.A.U.L.S. H.A.R.M ?

Safety Red Flags

A

Suicidal references/thoughts/plan

6
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What does the H stand for in S.A.U.L.S. H.A.R.M ?

Safety Red Flags

A

Homicidal references/thoughts/plans

7
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What does the A stand for in S.A.U.L.S. H.A.R.M ?

Safety Red Flags

A

Alcohol/drugs –> recent increase

8
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What does the R stand for in S.A.U.L.S. H.A.R.M ?

Safety Red Flags

A

Real intent/plan

9
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What does the M stand for in S.A.U.L.S. H.A.R.M ?

Safety Red Flags

A

Multiple recent losses

10
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What is the FIRST thing you should do for a domestic violence?

A

Develop a safety plan, educate client on domestic violence situations

11
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What should a SW do if the client makes a suicidal reference/thought/ideation?

Ex: Client says: I want to end my life

A

Assess/Clarify the suicidal reference

Thought/Ideation

Ex: Assess for suicide

12
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What should a SW do if the client suffered multiple/recent losses?

Ex: Client loses job, apartment, family member

A

Assess/Clarify for suicide risk

Ex: Assess for suicide/depression

13
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What should a SW do if the client has increased alcohol/drug intake?

Ex: Client drinks more alcohol due to recent loss

A

Assess/Clarify for suicide risk

Ex: Assess for suicide/depression

14
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What should a SW do if the client has homicidal thoughts/ideations

Ex: Client says: I want to kill my neighbor

A

Assess/Clarify threat

Ex: Clarify if there is a real intent

15
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What should a SW do if the client has a real intent/plan?

A

Take action to save a life

16
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What should a SW do if the client has a suicide plan/intent?

Ex: Client says I will take all my meds

A

911, ER, PSYCH ER, Mobile Crisis

17
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What should a SW do if the client has a homicidal plan/intent?

Ex: Client says he will kill the neighbor with his gun

A

Duty to warn neighbor

18
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What should a SW do if the client suspects abuse (emotional, physical, sexual, neglect)

Ex: You notice unexplained bruises on an Elder

A

MUST report to authorities

Ex: report the abuse to CPS

19
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What should a SW do if the client has unexplained marks/bruises?

Ex: You notice unexplained bruises on an Elder

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MUST report to proper authorities

Ex; Report bruises to APS

20
Q

Life Threatening Situation

A

Take action that saves a life

21
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What steps (3) should a SW take when working with a victim of domestic violence?

A

1) Develop a safety plan with the client
2) Educate client on domestic violence situations
3) Provide information regarding domestic violence to client