CHC50908 Scenario - Partner Abusive to Mother and Boy

[lizzy55]

Can anyone help with the following questions please?
-What strategies could you put in place for Jade?
-Identify the strategies that you would put in place to support Adam
-What are the likely long-term outcomes for Adam if he continues to live in this abusive situation?

Thanks.

[Lorina]

Hi Lizzy,

I would love to help you out... would you be able to provide details of the scenario between Jade and Adam? Our support team have completed their certificate 3 and diploma of children's services awhile ago and we understand that some of the questions/assignments have changed since then... so we would need more info with your question...If it's a long scenario just try to summarize it and add main points and details...

Thanks,

,
L.A

[lizzy55]

Thanks for reply. Jade is a young mother with 3 yr old boy (Adam) and young baby. Her partner Dan is abusive to her and boy (3 yr old is in childcare). Need to offer support to Jade and 3 yr old.

Thanks.

[Lorina]

Hi Lizzy,

Here are my ideas of what I would do if I was faced with this situation.

What strategies could you put in place for Jade?

- Provide her with details of a support line/help line to contact.

- Offer details on a counseling service she could contact.

- Refer her to local agencies/police encourage her to report Dan's behavior.

- Encourage her to stay with other family members (or) trusted friends.

Identify the strategies that you would put in place to support Adam

- Contact DOCS and report the abuse that you are aware of.

- Provide opportunities for Adam to express his feelings.

- Read stories about children who are bullied and that it's not o.k (these are usually found in the library).

- Allow opportunities for Adam to let out any built up feelings through activities such as play dough, clay, etc...

- Gain his trust and see if he opens up to you about the abuse.

What are the likely long-term outcomes for Adam if he continues to live in this abusive situation?

- May feel confusion, stress, fear, shame and think he caused the abuse to occur.

- Learn that it's ok to hurt other people.

- Learn it's ok for others to hurt them.

- Develop emotional problems (cry excessively, be withdrawn or shy).

-May become abusive themselves in adult life.

- Have difficulty making friends or have fear of adults.

- Begin to use violence to solve problems.

This should give you a few ideas on how to complete this assignment,

,
L.A

[lizzy55]

Thank you so much for that info! I can now finish that section, you have given me a lot to think about!