Screening and assessment of safety is a fundamental task that underpins all professional practice. Risk is not a static factor; it is multidimensional and changes across time, therefore, requiring continuous assessment throughout the entirety of client contact. The complexity of case work has increased dramatically with features, for example, mental health, family violence and cultural considerations, that have increased not only the degree of difficulty in our work but also require a greater skill set and knowledge base to our professional roles.
