In this assignment, you will read a scenario

Using your textbook, the University
online library resources, and the Internet, discuss the following points: (An
Introduction to Human Services: Policy and Practice, Betty Reid
Mandell, 8th edition:)
In this assignment, you will be
introduced to a real-world case that requires a high-level analysis of
theoretical, ethical, and legal factors to explain how an abused child should
have been handled by the human services agency. This exercise will demonstrate
the types of cases that are common in human services. You will learn how to
approach such types of cases from necessary perspectives that always need to be
considered by a human services worker.
Tasks:
In this assignment, you will read a
scenario, analyze its legal and ethical implications, and discuss options to
address the human services needs. Consider the following scenario.
You are working in a human services
agency that provides diagnostic services and residential placement to youth in
the court system. A female Italian immigrant teenager was placed in this center
by Children and Youth Protective Services due to suspected sexual abuse by her
father. The agency conducted an assessment on the child to determine the
effects of the suspected abuse on her functioning, provided her with a safe
environment for twelve weeks, during which time she was allowed supervised
visitation with her father, and encouraged her to trust the staff members.
During this period, her case went to trial and was dismissed despite strong
indications of sexual abuse. The court ruling was based largely on the results
of the assessment conducted by the agency professional in addition to the
client’s activity in residential placement, including visitation with her
father during that period of time. As a result, the agency lost its funding for
residential placement. Therefore, the girl was returned to her home the
following week.
Apply scholarly theory, practice,
and ethics to write an 8- to 10-page paper that includes the following:
Identify the legal and ethical
obligations to both the girl and the father.Identify the multiple levels of
system failure in this case.Discuss the distinction between
the legal justification for the release of the girl and the ethical
problems with such actions. In your discussion, explain how an individual
human services provider might come to deal personally with such a
conflict.Identify the cultural
considerations needed when working with this family.Describe the original or
historical intent of child welfare systems in caring for vulnerable children.Discuss to what extent the
agencies have fulfilled their responsibilities to their mission and the
original intent in creating such agencies.Propose two to three culturally
and legally appropriate strategies that may be provided to the girl that
will address her human services needs.
Submission Details:
prepare
an 8- to 10-page report. Your response should rely upon at least three sources
from professional literature. This may include the University online library
resources, relevant textbooks, peer-reviewed journal articles, and websites
created by professional organizations, agencies, or institutions (.edu, .org,
or .gov). Write in a clear, concise, and organized manner; demonstrate ethical
scholarship in accurate representation and attribution of sources (i.e., APA
format); and use accurate spelling, grammar, and punctuation.