CMCT01_Case_Studies 2015

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CASE STUDY 10 – MOLLY

Molly is a 15 year old girl who has experienced learning difficulties throughout her primary and high school years as a result of an intellectual disability. 12 months ago Molly started hanging out with a new circle of friends and began experimenting with alcohol and drugs. 8 months ago Molly ran away from home and has been living on the streets with intermittent periods of short term access to accommodation at the local girl’s shelter. Molly has been seen intoxicated and in the company of a large group of homeless men and her family are fearful for her safety. Molly’s parents, both professional people, have tried unsuccessfully to obtain support and assistance from government services to bring their daughter home. Desperate for help Molly’s parents have lobbied their local member for parliament and ombudsman for assistance and regularly visit the police station begging for some intervention and assistance. Molly has been brought to your service after being charged with malicious damage, following a series of arrests for a break in to a local chemist, in addition to damage and graffiti to public buildings. Molly has just disclosed to you that she was sexually assaulted 4 months ago and thinks she might be pregnant. She says she wants to keep the baby but wants nothing to do with her parents or family. Reception staff have just told you that Molly’s parents have telephoned having heard Molly is here and are on their way to the service. Questions: 1. What guidelines from each of the CMSA National Standards of Practice for Case Management would you utilise in this case? 2. How does your proposed case management provide evidence of: A. Facilitating the personal development of Molly? (i.e. her individual, diverse and special needs, including her aspirations, choices, expectations, motivations, preferences and values) B. Advocating for Molly’s rights? (including developing Molly’s strengths to advocate for herself) C. Addressing Molly’s needs? (i.e. purposeful case management) D. Promoting sustainable solutions for Molly? (i.e. balances Molly’s needs with the available resources and any of your possible limitations as a case manager) E. Effective communication? (i.e. with Molly, her parents and all other Key Stakeholders) Instructions: 1. Please answer each of the questions below. 2. Please complete this activity with reference to the resource materials provided. 3. Please document and report your findings back to the group.

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