Support the rights and safety of children and young people.
As a result of the sexual abuse, Paula could be feeling a lot of shame, embarrassment, hopelessness, powerlessness and lack of control. Paula could also have feelings of hostility and anger towards the abuser and those who failed to protect her/allow the abuse. Some other consequences of the abuse might include feelings of or believing oneself to be alone/isolated, worthless, invisible, incompetent, and in need of male attention and acceptance. She may believe that there is no purpose or worth in her life, that her words and her story is not valid or believable or that she is unhelpable. She may feel responsible; that it is all her fault and that there is an issue …show more content…
To evaluate my selected course of action in reference to the selected course of action’s outcomes, the following questions will need to be asked and reflected upon:
Accomplishments and Satisfaction: How well did the action achieve its objective? How consistent was it in following laws, codes, policies and constrictions? Did it satisfy goals? Was it adequate and effective enough? Did it meet the client’s needs? Was it in line with the client’s best interests and safety?
Improvement: How well did the action do in comparison to what has been done previously? How well, on a long term basis, will the course of action benefit those involved?
Feasibility, Flexibility and Suitability: Did the course of action prove ethical and practical? How practical and logical was it? How flexible was the course of action in terms of applying to unforeseen or unintended possibilities and outcomes?
Perspective: What did the supervisor think? How did/does the client feel? Other personal reflections?
Evaluation is also made more effective when done immediately and after a few months to a year or so, thus providing short-term and (short-)long-term evaluation of