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An Opportunity for Recovery: Social Work in Emergency Mental Health - Ep. 76

The Social Work Stories Podcast

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What Is Collateral Information?

A woman was picked up by police in a two-piece bikini at 2.30am on Sunday morning. She had been reported to the community for 'sexualised behaviour' Police have powers under section 351 of Victoria's mental health act, which allows them to compel someone into an emergency department and get medical treatment. The officer who took her down says she didn't want to be there but is now feeling more comfortable with social work.

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