A situation or circumstance, usually of recent origin, which breaks down the individual s or the family s usual pattern of functioning and cannot be resolved with usual coping behaviors. Generally, clients can wait 24 to 72 hours for a response, and the acute crisis state will last no longer than 4 to 6 weeks. Formerly multiple personality disorder. Two or more personality states that recurrently take control of behavior, and there is inability to recall important personal information. The co-existence of two conditions.
Examples are mental illness and substance abuse, or mental retardation and mental illness.
Frequently, community service providers coordinate their evaluation of case progress through periodic team meetings. The stage of the child protection process when the CPS caseworker, other service providers, and the family reach a mutual understanding about the most critical service and treatment needs and the family strengths on which to build. Early interventions that are aimed at keeping children in their homes, keeping family members safe, and strengthening the family unit. The emotional reexperiencing of a traumatic event. A group established among agencies and professionals within the child protection system to discuss cases of child abuse and neglect and make decisions during various stages of the case.