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1. Background/Overview Youth workers are exposed to diversity within residential care, and are challenged by social and cultural factors in the workplace every day. It is important for you to demonstrate knowledge and respect towards Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture. Scenario: Brad, a client of the residential service Wings, has just been released from jail and wants you to read out the bail conditions as he cannot read. He hears that his curfew restricts him to be home from 7:00pm to 7:00am and appears slightly agitated. Brad tells you he's going to bed quite early - around 9pm. You go to check on him at 10pm to realise that he has absconded out of the window. You go outside to look for him and find that he's chroming (when a person inhales substances to get high) petrol out of the work vehicle. Brad is high, but co-operating and asks you not to call the police. You spend the rest of the night with Brad till he starts to sober up. He says that all his friends back at home chrome and that he feels better there, as he feels more accepted. You discuss with Brad having an Indigenous case worker assigned to him as this worker may be able to better understand his situation and cultural background.
Part A: 1. In working with Brad: a. What positive actions could you take to engage with Brad? (200 - 300 words)