Safety Threat Basics
The SDM outcome when there are no safety threats
Safe
Safety threat that takes into account a history of maltreatment in addition to current maltreatment
Safety Threat 9
When the safety assessment is due after seeing a child.
2 business days (or 48 business hours)
The child has a tibia fracture, and the caregiver gives an explanation that does not make sense with what the doctor is saying.
Safety Threat 7
The safety assessment outcome when there are one or more safety threats, and the SW is able to work with family to create safety.
Safe with Plan
The caregiver is using meth. Meanwhile, the toddler wanders into the street, almost getting hit by a car and is picked up by law enforcement.
Safety Threat 3
The name of the assessment that determines whether a child is likely to be in immediate danger of serious bodily injury
Safety Assessment
The teenager lives in a home where there is dog feces all over the floor.
No Safety Threat!
The safety assessment outcome when there are safety threat(s) present, and the SW is unable to create safety with a plan.
Unsafe
The mother is in a long term DV relationship with a boyfriend. The parent continues to take the boyfriend back despite the child expressing fear, not being able to sleep and acting out.
Safety Threat 6
The current number of managers in Central
2
The child discloses sexual abuse and the parent does not believe it and will not keep the child safe from the alleged perpetrator.
Safety Threat 2
The number of safety threats on the safety assessment.
10
The father punched the mother while she was holding the infant, and there is a history of slapping.
Safety Threat 1
The number of safety assessments due when there are allegations in both parents' households.
2
The parent is not accepting of their child's sexual orientation. They speak to the child in demeaning ways. The child recently attempted suicide as a result.
Safety Threat 5