Think About... Elizabeth
What risks did you note for Elizabeth and her father?
For Elizabeth
She could be at risk for abuse by her sister, particularly if she reports her father’s abuse to the staff of the group home.
For her father
He is isolated and has decreased mobility. He is at risk for continued abuse by Elizabeth’s sister, particularly if no one intervenes in a report of harm or if the sister does not get any respite help from family or professional caregivers.