BSW4806 Assignment 3
(COMPLETE ANSWERS)
2024
100% GUARANTEED
, BSW4806 Assignment 3 (COMPLETE ANSWERS) 2024
1. Case study 1 10 marks You are one of three social
workers employed by an NGO. This NGO is the only
organisation delivering social work services in the local
township. It is 15:30. You receive a call from the social
worker at the local hospital. She reports the following: A
six-week-old infant (girl) has been admitted to the local
hospital with internal burn injuries Doctors are busy with
the infant. If the infant survives, she will have a tube
implanted to be fed. This will be because of the severity
of the injuries. The mother of the baby gave her poison to
drink. The mother is 16 years old and resides with her
mother. The household also includes two other children,
aged 7 and 9 years, who do attend school. The social
worker do give you the address in the local township.
How would you approach the case, in your answer,
identify the risks, recommend appropriate interventions.
In approaching the case of the six-week-old infant, the focus should be on immediate child
protection, addressing the risks involved, and recommending appropriate interventions to
safeguard the children and support the family. Here's a structured approach:
1. Identify the Risks
Risk to the infant:
o Immediate threat to the infant’s life due to severe internal burn injuries from
poisoning.
o Potential for long-term health complications, such as reliance on a feeding tube
and other medical issues.
Risk to the other children (aged 7 and 9):
o Emotional and psychological trauma from witnessing or being aware of the
infant’s poisoning.
o Potential neglect or abuse in the household, given the behavior of the mother.
Risk posed by the mother:
o The mother is 16 years old, indicating possible immaturity and inability to cope
with the demands of caring for a newborn.
o Possible mental health issues or postnatal depression, which may have led to the
act of poisoning.
(COMPLETE ANSWERS)
2024
100% GUARANTEED
, BSW4806 Assignment 3 (COMPLETE ANSWERS) 2024
1. Case study 1 10 marks You are one of three social
workers employed by an NGO. This NGO is the only
organisation delivering social work services in the local
township. It is 15:30. You receive a call from the social
worker at the local hospital. She reports the following: A
six-week-old infant (girl) has been admitted to the local
hospital with internal burn injuries Doctors are busy with
the infant. If the infant survives, she will have a tube
implanted to be fed. This will be because of the severity
of the injuries. The mother of the baby gave her poison to
drink. The mother is 16 years old and resides with her
mother. The household also includes two other children,
aged 7 and 9 years, who do attend school. The social
worker do give you the address in the local township.
How would you approach the case, in your answer,
identify the risks, recommend appropriate interventions.
In approaching the case of the six-week-old infant, the focus should be on immediate child
protection, addressing the risks involved, and recommending appropriate interventions to
safeguard the children and support the family. Here's a structured approach:
1. Identify the Risks
Risk to the infant:
o Immediate threat to the infant’s life due to severe internal burn injuries from
poisoning.
o Potential for long-term health complications, such as reliance on a feeding tube
and other medical issues.
Risk to the other children (aged 7 and 9):
o Emotional and psychological trauma from witnessing or being aware of the
infant’s poisoning.
o Potential neglect or abuse in the household, given the behavior of the mother.
Risk posed by the mother:
o The mother is 16 years old, indicating possible immaturity and inability to cope
with the demands of caring for a newborn.
o Possible mental health issues or postnatal depression, which may have led to the
act of poisoning.
