Title: (Sensitive) Analyze situations that require intervention.
Course: Introduction to Family and Human Services (19001-18) > Section: Exploring the Strengths and Needs of a Diverse Population

Analysis should include

- determining the risk/danger of a client harming himself or herself or others
- defining intervention
- determining the level of intervention needed
- determining safety issues
- performing case-study analysis, to include cultural and familial factors
- identifying individuals placed at risk/danger (as determined by signs of abuse, poor hygiene, problematic behavior, malnutrition, and other signs of neglect).

Process/Skill Questions:

Thinking

- How does one determine when an intervention is needed?
- What might happen if an intervention does not occur?
- What are the types of interventions?
- What factors need to be considered before an intervention?

Communication

- Why is collaboration important in determining the need for, and level of, intervention?
- Why is it important to thoroughly document client history?
- Who serves as an advocate for the client when an intervention is needed?

Leadership

- Who is responsible for providing an intervention?
- Why is it important to intervene?
- What skills are needed to determine and carry out an intervention?

Management

- Who is required to report the need for intervention?
- How is an intervention report filed?
- What are the consequences for those who neglect reporting responsibilities?