Assignment task:
An important component of working with clients in any setting is understanding the problems that policies are designed to address, the details of how the policy is designed to affect the problem (what is the goal of the policy). Does the policy truly make an impact in relation to the problem? One must further understand what elements of law are effective and what elements are either problematic, ineffective or have unintended outcomes.
In Louisa's situation, the problem is clearly identified as familial child sexual abuse. Louisa is part of a group of thousands of children who experience abuse and neglect; the vast majority who encounter the system are referred for neglect. While each child's circumstances are different, social policy tries to tackle the macro level issues, leaving social workers to apply policy to the specifics of each case.
Familiarize yourself with the legislation and how they guide the decisions of frontline case workers.
Explain how the listed policies will pertain to Louisa's case and how will they guide what happens next in Louisa's life and care.