Question

A 32-year-old woman discloses to you that her partner has been physically violent towards her. She has bruises on her arms but does not want you to tell anyone. She has two young children at home. What is the most appropriate action?

Accepted Answer

Explain your safeguarding responsibilities and consider sharing information with safeguarding services because of risk to the children

Answer

Respect her wishes absolutely and take no further action

Answer

Tell her partner so he can explain

Answer

Document nothing to avoid getting involved

Answer

Immediately call the police against her wishes without considering any other factors

Practice question

A 32-year-old woman discloses to you that her partner has been physically violent towards her. She has bruises on her arms but does not want you to tell anyone. She has two young children at home. What is the most appropriate action?