Safety Red Flags (S.A.U.L.S. H.A.R.M.) Flashcards
What does the S stand for in S.A.U.L.S. H.A.R.M ?
Safety Red Flags
Suspects abuse
What does the A stand for in S.A.U.L.S. H.A.R.M ?
Safety Red Flags
Abuse
What does the U stand for in S.A.U.L.S. H.A.R.M ?
Safety Red Flags
Unexplained marks or bruises
What does the L stand for in S.A.U.L.S. H.A.R.M ?
Safety Red Flags
Life threatening issues
What does the S stand for in S.A.U.L.S. H.A.R.M ?
Safety Red Flags
Suicidal references/thoughts/plan
What does the H stand for in S.A.U.L.S. H.A.R.M ?
Safety Red Flags
Homicidal references/thoughts/plans
What does the A stand for in S.A.U.L.S. H.A.R.M ?
Safety Red Flags
Alcohol/drugs –> recent increase
What does the R stand for in S.A.U.L.S. H.A.R.M ?
Safety Red Flags
Real intent/plan
What does the M stand for in S.A.U.L.S. H.A.R.M ?
Safety Red Flags
Multiple recent losses
What is the FIRST thing you should do for a domestic violence?
Develop a safety plan, educate client on domestic violence situations
What should a SW do if the client makes a suicidal reference/thought/ideation?
Ex: Client says: I want to end my life
Assess/Clarify the suicidal reference
Thought/Ideation
Ex: Assess for suicide
What should a SW do if the client suffered multiple/recent losses?
Ex: Client loses job, apartment, family member
Assess/Clarify for suicide risk
Ex: Assess for suicide/depression
What should a SW do if the client has increased alcohol/drug intake?
Ex: Client drinks more alcohol due to recent loss
Assess/Clarify for suicide risk
Ex: Assess for suicide/depression
What should a SW do if the client has homicidal thoughts/ideations
Ex: Client says: I want to kill my neighbor
Assess/Clarify threat
Ex: Clarify if there is a real intent
What should a SW do if the client has a real intent/plan?
Take action to save a life
What should a SW do if the client has a suicide plan/intent?
Ex: Client says I will take all my meds
911, ER, PSYCH ER, Mobile Crisis
What should a SW do if the client has a homicidal plan/intent?
Ex: Client says he will kill the neighbor with his gun
Duty to warn neighbor
What should a SW do if the client suspects abuse (emotional, physical, sexual, neglect)
Ex: You notice unexplained bruises on an Elder
MUST report to authorities
Ex: report the abuse to CPS
What should a SW do if the client has unexplained marks/bruises?
Ex: You notice unexplained bruises on an Elder
MUST report to proper authorities
Ex; Report bruises to APS
Life Threatening Situation
Take action that saves a life
What steps (3) should a SW take when working with a victim of domestic violence?
1) Develop a safety plan with the client
2) Educate client on domestic violence situations
3) Provide information regarding domestic violence to client
