Reference no: EM133315115

Case Study: "Scott" is 17 years old and used to be a popular, con?dant and high achieving high school student. He had plans to go to M; and become an Engineer, like his Dad and was well on his way to achieving his goals. He played footy every Saturday, worked part time at McDonalds, was saving for a car, had a girlfriend and an active social life. Last year, he was brutally attacked and robbed on his way home from his shift at McDonalds and was hospitalised for 3 weeks, recovering from a broken arm, broken ribs, crushed eye socket and abdominal injuries. Since the attack, he is short tempered, shows signs of depression, has started smoking weed regularly and often has nightmares associated with the attack. He quit his job at McDonalds, stopped playing footy and his grades are starting to slip, jeopardising his chances of getting into an Engineering degree. Because he is still recovering from the physical (and emotional) injuries, Scott is reluctant to socialise as much as he used t2 and his girlfriend has said he needs to "get it together" or she will break up with him. His parents are frustrated and at a loss as to how to help him. Scott reminds you of your brother, so you feel compelled to help him manage his emotions and behaviour.

Question: WHAT RISKS (CURRENT OF POTENTIAL) EXIST FOR THIS YOUNG PERSON? JUSTIFY WHY YOU THINK THE RISK IS PRESENT OR WHY THERE IS A POTENTIAL RISK OF HARM OCCURING? EXPLAIN HOW YOUTH CULTURE AND VALUES INFLUENCES THE WAY YOU WORK WITH THIS YOUNG PERSON? EXPLAIN HOW YOUR CULTURE AND VALUES INFLUENCES THE WAY YOU WORK WITH THIS YOUNG PERSON? WHAT SPECIAL NEEDS AND DEVELOPMENTAL ISSUES (COGNITIVE, PHYSICAL ANDIOR EMOTIONAL) NEED TO BE CONSIDERED? WHAT SUPPORT CAN YOU PROVIDE? WHAT MEASURES CAN YOU PUT IN PLACE TO ASSIST THE YOUNG PERSON TO PROTECT THEMSELVES? LIST THREE SPECIALIST SERVICES OR PROGRAMS YOU MIGHT CONSIDER REFERRING THE YOUNG PERSON TO GIVE FOUR EXAMPLES OF USING CLEAR AND REASSURING COMMUNICATION, SUITABLE TO WORKING WITH THIS YOUNG PERSON?