Child Abuse/Neglect

Description

Your client Sara is overwhelmed with her parenting responsibilities after her husband Carl has left their relationship. She is raising three children, and her oldest son, 12, began to curse at her and she told you she “just lost it” and found herself beating him with a broom. She said that in her culture, good moms beat their kids when they get out of line. What assessment questions might you ask to determine if this fits criteria for child abuse/neglect in the state of North Carolina? To whom would you report child abuse (list the phone number in your county which is Mecklenburg County)? List the state of North Carolina’s statute and the ethical standard that applies to this scenario. Draft a short case note (see details below)   Case Notes There is a saying among therapists: “If it is not in the case notes, it did not happen!” you will explore the importance of accurate case documentation in the practice of therapy. Refer to the Record Keeping Guidelines reading for this unit (linked in Resources), the professional ethical standards, and your North Carolina’s statutes regarding this topic. http://ezproxy.library.capella.edu/login?url=http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=pdh&AN=2007-18356-003&site=ehost-live&scope=site What must your case notes include in order to satisfy ethical and legal requirements? What issues, if any, should a therapist avoid documenting? Document any actions in regard to duty to warn or protect or child abuse/neglect (and cite relevant laws). Limit your case note to fewer than 200 words. Do not include any information on therapy or treatment plans. Rather, document any details needed to cover every legal and ethical requirement. Feel free to make up any details about your session to ensure you have addressed all required documentation.