So if you think in terms of a hierarchy of least intrusive/restrictive to most intrusive/restrictive, you would start at family designated arrangements, then move to non-judicial interventions then to what we call Protective Interventions.” “Judicial Judicial Protective Interventions are services and supervision from the Department or contracted service providers at stabilizing the household with court ordered supervision. For some families, having the court involved may be the only effective course of action to motivate and/or influence the parents to cooperate with or participate in the safety management process. What is important to remember is that even if the court is involved, it is your responsibility to continually engage with, and motivate and monitor the family outside the courtroom. You will have the most contact with the family so you are the and “eyes ears” for the court. It is also important to remember that if you are in court, you have exhausted the other safety options. This may mean that the family actually needs more from you, not less, because of the court involvement. Are there any questions? Display slide 6.2.1 Safety Planning ) So let’s say the children are deemed You will need to “unsafe.” develop either an in-home or out-of-home safety plan. Remember we always think about the in-home plan first because it is the least intrusive. There are three things you need to think about: How the danger threat is manifesting in the home, The response of the parents or legal guardians to the identification of the threat, The caregiver’s alignment with the proposed protective actions to ensure child safety. Who can tell me what your safety options are for you and home safety plan? Out-of-home safety plan?
So if you think in terms of a hierarchy of least intrusive/restrictive to most intrusive/restrictive, you would start at family designated arrangements, then move to non-judicial interventions then to what we call “Judicial Protective Interventions.” Judicial Protective Interventions are services and supervision from the Department or contracted service providers at stabilizing the household with court ordered supervision. For some families, having the court involved may be the only effective course of action to motivate and/or influence the parents to cooperate with or participate in the safety management process. What is important to remember is that even if the court is involved, it is your responsibility to continually engage with, and motivate and monitor the family outside the courtroom. You will have the most contact with the family so you are the “eyes and ears” for the court. It is also important to remember that if you are in court, you have exhausted the other safety options. This may mean that the family actually needs more from you, not less, because of the court involvement. Are there any questions? Display slide 6.2.1 Safety Planning ) So let’s say the children are deemed “unsafe.” You will need to develop either an in-home or out-of-home safety plan. Remember we always think about the in-home plan first because it is the least intrusive. There are three things you need to think about: How the danger threat is manifesting in the home, The response of the parents or legal guardians to the identification of the threat, The caregiver’s alignment with the proposed protective actions to ensure child safety. Who can tell me what your safety options are for you and home safety plan? Out-of-home safety plan?
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