EASY
How old was the youth?
16-years-old
Who led the intervention planning?
Why is multi-agency collaboration important in this case?
No single agency can address all risk factors
What did the youth threaten during the argument?
Self-Harm
Mental health issues, family conflict, school conflict, lack of parental control
What approach was used to focus on early intervention?
Preventative approach
What was the hospital's assessment of the youth's risk?
Low immediate risk
What is a "situation table"?
A multi-agency team that collaborates to address high-risk situations
Name one of the initiatives taken.
Monitoring home situation, frequent check-ins, open invitation for other services
Who called the police?
The mother
Why were the police still concerned after the hospital assessment?
Ongoing risk factors
Name one of the agencies or people involved in the collaborative action.
Parenting support group, high school counselling department, the youth's favourite homeroom teacher, after-school athletic program coordinator