According to J., the primary problem she wants to address involves her teenage son. The son refuses to listen or follow any of the house rules. However, in the course of the session, the social worker discovers that J. Comes from an abusive background and reports that her husband is currently abusing her. The social worker should first:
A. Report child abuse, if the son is under eighteen
B. Inform J. Of her options to maximize safety, including appropriate referrals
C. Help to identify the underlying abusive causes
D. Ask J. To have the entire family come in for counseling
B. Inform J of her options to maximize safety, including appropriate referrals.
Although it is not mandatory to report the abuse of an adult, it is a social worker's first obligation to be sure the client has the information needed to help her.
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