A 35-year-old woman attends after an assault by her partner. She has bruises on her arms and torso. She is frightened but does not want police involve...

Question

A 35-year-old woman attends after an assault by her partner. She has bruises on her arms and torso. She is frightened but does not want police involvement. Which additional step best reflects your safeguarding responsibilities?

Accepted Answer

Record injuries and offer referral to independent domestic violence advocates and consider MARAC referral

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Respect her wishes and do nothing further

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Inform the police without her consent in all cases

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Tell her to return if it happens again

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Discuss the case only at a routine practice meeting in several weeks

uk-plab-1 MCQ (SBA): Domestic violence safeguarding

A 35-year-old woman attends after an assault by her partner. She has bruises on her arms and torso. She is frightened but does not want police involvement. Which additional step best reflects your safeguarding responsibilities?