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

- defining intervention
- determining the level of intervention needed
- determining safety issues
- performing a case-study analysis, to include cultural and familial factors
- identifying individuals at risk or in danger (as determined by signs of abuse, poor hygiene, problematic behavior, malnutrition, and other signs of neglect)
- identifying qualified support and the process for referral.

Process/Skill Questions:

Thinking

- 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?

Leadership

- What skills and qualifications are needed to determine and carry out an intervention?
- Who serves as an advocate for the client when an intervention is needed?

Management

- Who is required to report the need for intervention?
- How is an intervention report filed?