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                   RED CASES
                   These cases are assessed by the practitioner as high
                   risk and requiring immediate action to achieve safety
                   for one or more family  members before  any ADR
                   processes can begin.    By definition, the case
                   complexity (family violence, drug and alcohol, mental
                   health, suicidality, child abuse investigations) is not
                   managed and the practitioner concern is that the case
                   is out of control.    The clients report that  while the
                   complexities are present there is limited or no current
                   support/intervention from protection  agencies
                   (domestic violence workers, shelters, policing, child
                   protection, protection orders, health  medical,
                   psychological or psychiatric agencies).

                   There is no current safety plan, at least one person
                   indicates an immediate risk to their safety or to the
                   safety of others.

                   Implications for ADR Child Meetings
                    These cases are not suitable for ADR until sufficient
                    support interventions are in place to change  the
                    risk colour to Orange.

                    The duty of care of the practitioner for the safety of
                    the family becomes greater than the offer of the
                    ADR intervention.  Short term safety planning is
                    necessary followed by a warm  referral to an
                    appropriate protection agency (Graham, 2016).
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