Exploring the Correlation between Case Manager's Risk Assessment Ratings and Participation in Case Management Services among Human Trafficking
Start Date
2023 2:15 PM
Location
Alter Hall Poster Session 1 - 3rd floor
Abstract
This study examines the relationship between case managers’ risk assessment ratings on human trafficking survivors served by Salvation Army and their participation in case management services. In social work, a risk assessment score can help case managers determine a client’s level of vulnerability and potential harm, assess their need for interventions, and determine the intensity and duration of services required. Clients who are more vulnerable may face numerous barriers that can impact their ability to attend case management services consistently. These barriers may include lack of transportation, employment, housing, mental health or physical health issues, etc. In addition, clients who are more vulnerable may also face higher levels of stress and trauma, which can make it challenging for them to engage consistently in case management services. The research aims to determine if higher risk assessment ratings are positively correlated with increased participation in case management services. To determine this, secondary data analysis was conducted by collecting risk assessment scores from four categories on ten clients, over a one-year time frame. The four categories analyzed were transportation, housing, relationship/community, and the substance abuse scores. Having a lower risk score (0-2) means that the client is more vulnerable, while having a higher score (3-5) on their risk assessment means the client is at less of a risk for vulnerability. Following the risk assessment scores, attendance in case management services were recorded for each month. Data is still being collected at this time, but will be analyzed and reported on if there is a correlation between risk assessment scores and attendance in case management services in human trafficking survivors served at Salvation Army. The findings of this study can inform the development of effective interventions for human trafficking survivors and improve their access to necessary resources.
Exploring the Correlation between Case Manager's Risk Assessment Ratings and Participation in Case Management Services among Human Trafficking
Alter Hall Poster Session 1 - 3rd floor
This study examines the relationship between case managers’ risk assessment ratings on human trafficking survivors served by Salvation Army and their participation in case management services. In social work, a risk assessment score can help case managers determine a client’s level of vulnerability and potential harm, assess their need for interventions, and determine the intensity and duration of services required. Clients who are more vulnerable may face numerous barriers that can impact their ability to attend case management services consistently. These barriers may include lack of transportation, employment, housing, mental health or physical health issues, etc. In addition, clients who are more vulnerable may also face higher levels of stress and trauma, which can make it challenging for them to engage consistently in case management services. The research aims to determine if higher risk assessment ratings are positively correlated with increased participation in case management services. To determine this, secondary data analysis was conducted by collecting risk assessment scores from four categories on ten clients, over a one-year time frame. The four categories analyzed were transportation, housing, relationship/community, and the substance abuse scores. Having a lower risk score (0-2) means that the client is more vulnerable, while having a higher score (3-5) on their risk assessment means the client is at less of a risk for vulnerability. Following the risk assessment scores, attendance in case management services were recorded for each month. Data is still being collected at this time, but will be analyzed and reported on if there is a correlation between risk assessment scores and attendance in case management services in human trafficking survivors served at Salvation Army. The findings of this study can inform the development of effective interventions for human trafficking survivors and improve their access to necessary resources.
