Joan tells her social worker that when her husband Mike comes home from work after having a few drinks, he is often verbally and physically aggressive with her and their children. Mike's drinking has increased and he is clearly using alcohol regularly. He has been arrested twice for driving while intoxicated. Joan is obviously fearful and asks the social worker for assistance. What should the social worker do first?
A. Ask Mike to come in for treatment and work with him around his alcohol problem.
B. Suggest family treatment to encourage Mike to seek help.
C. Work with Joan to help her protect herself and the children, either through the child protective agency, a shelter or through a court order of protection.
D. Suggest a medical examination for Joan and the children.
C. Work with Joan to help her protect herself and the children, either through the child protective agency, a shelter or through a court order of protection.
The first priority in this type of situation is to insure the safety of Joan and the children. Mike's problem with alcohol is secondary to the potential for abuse that he presents. Moreover, in this scenario, the primary client is Joan.
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