A 13-year-old boy, who is new to the community and school, is found intoxicated in...

In the CFRP framework, assessment, planning, and outcomes require a collaborative and family-driven approach to address concerning behaviors like substance use. For a 13-year-old found intoxicated, the best initial action is to convene a meeting with the child, family, and school officials to assess the situation, understand underlying factors, and develop a plan. The CFRP study guide notes, “When a child exhibits concerning behaviors such as substance use, the practitioner should first convene a collaborative meeting with the child, family, and relevant stakeholders to assess needs and plan interventions.” Immediate referral to treatment (option B) may follow but requires assessment first. Reporting to law enforcement (option C) or encouraging expulsion (option D) are punitive and not aligned with CFRP’s strengths-based approach.

CFRP Study Guide (Section on Assessment, Planning, and Outcomes): “For incidents involving substance use, the practitioner’s best course of action is to convene a meeting with the child, family, and school officials to collaboratively assess the situation and plan appropriate interventions.”