first aid kit, bearing in mind Lyndsey’s history of self-harm. While collecting information for the assessment process, SSW found a dildo in Lyndsey’s bedroom, which could suggest that Lyndsey was actively engaged in sexual activities, and this raised further concerns owing to her history of sexual abuse. Lee (2006) posits that some aspects of dynamic risk factors are more substantial than others, and that the concluding part of a risk assessment can be the most ambiguous for differentiating these.

Pycroft and Bartolla (2014) suggest risk factors that may increase a young person’s vulnerability include mental health issues, meeting strangers and learning disabilities. However, this cannot be generalised, and Lee (2006) has discussed a range of factors that might increase a risk of exploitation including family conflict, childhood abuse, inadequate parental role models, and drug and alcohol misuse. Some of these factors could be likened to Lyndsey’s static risk factors, including her sexual orientation, age, family, and health records. There is a diversity of risk factors noticeable in this case (Hood, 2018).

These risk factors were discovered through a holistic analysis presented in a previous stage of the assessment. Matters of additional relevance were discussed and shared during supervision meeting. With these findings in mind, it was recommended that the foster carers partake in additional training to enhance their understanding and knowledge about the emotional health and welfare of children in care. In this light, Green (2007), concludes that social workers should focus on giving precedence to safekeeping, and this will minimise risk and enhance protection and help recognise situations that may require immediate attention.

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