
I Need to Keep Her Safe: Domestic Violence in the Emergency Department - Ep. 57
The Social Work Stories Podcast
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The Controlling Nature of Jack
Sally tells me she's not engaged with any services. She predominantly moves from home to work and home. Jack does all the shopping. I ask Sally about who her support networks are, who does she turn to for help? She said that's difficult, she knows that Jack controls who she talks to. As a social worker, I'm mandated to call police if there's significant danger,. If a patient presents with a broken bone, attempted strangulation or if the perpetrator has access to a weapon.
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