You are the case manager at a domestic violence shelter for a child and mother who are struggling to move forward and heal after abuse. In this family, Ruth (39) and her daughter Violet (14), are rebuilding after Ruth’s husband Tom was sentenced to prison after years of physically abusing both Ruth and their daughter Violet. Tom handled all of the finances and Ruth is unsure of how to establish herself and Violet in a new home. Ruth has a full-time job as a retail sales associate. Although she is working full-time, Ruth does qualify for some assistance programs but isn’t sure which ones would help. Violet was doing well in school until her parents divorce and with she and her mother now having to find a new home that Ruth can afford on her own. Violet has become withdrawn and when pushed to communicate or participate in the household, Violet will lash out verbally at her mother and stomp off to her room.
For this assignment, I want you to prioritize needs and discuss what interventions you would assist this family in completing. What assistance programs might Ruth apply for? What activities do you think will help Violet be able to verbalize her feelings more constructively? Are there any resources or referrals you would make? Remember, you are acting as the case manager at the shelter and not the therapist. Use the collaboration and referrals as appropriate. Research activities you like that you can do with Violet and Ruth that may help them.
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