Q: One of our members got stabbed and is still in hospital. This happened as a result of an argument between young prople from two estates in our town, and I have been told who did the stabbing but I don't know what to do because the person who told me might be in danger if I tell the police.
When to intervene and when to let situations take their course is always a dilemma for youth workers. We should have boundaries and practices in place to steer us in scenarios such as this.
In such cases, young people have potentially been at risk. There has also been a disclosure and this must be acknowledged. I believe it is our duty to ensure that risk is recognised and eliminated as far as possible.
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