Every situation sourced from primary research — NASW, CAPTA, HIPAA, ICWA, Elder Justice Act, MHPAEA, and more. Nothing invented. Nothing assumed.
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Hard Stop
Mandatory Reporting Trigger
Immediate protocol when disclosure or observation triggers mandated reporter obligation — CAPTA, Elder Justice Act APS Final Rule, TVPA.
S-02
HIPAA
HIPAA Disclosure Decision
Minimum Necessary standard, authorization chain, subpoena handling, and right-of-access deadlines under 45 CFR Parts 160/164.
S-03
Federal Benefits
SNAP / TANF Eligibility Determination
Income thresholds, drug felony bans by state, work participation requirements, verification documentation — PRWORA 1996.
S-04
Medicaid
Medicaid Enrollment / Referral
Citizenship/immigration status pathways, reentry suspension vs. termination (Jan 1, 2026), reinstatement process — Consolidated Appropriations Act 2024.
S-05
ADA Title II
ADA Accommodation Request
Interactive process obligations, documentation thresholds, WCAG 2.1 AA digital compliance deadline April 24, 2026.
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Crisis Protocol
Mental Health Crisis — Suicidal Ideation
C-SSRS Columbia framework, direct language guidance, warm handoff protocol — SAMHSA TIC Six Principles.
S-07
SUD Confidentiality
Substance Use Disclosure — 42 CFR Part 2
Part 2-specific written consent requirements, enforcement active February 16, 2026 — stricter than HIPAA.
S-08
Housing First
Housing Instability Referral
Housing First standard, HUD One-Strike withdrawn 2025, VAWA protections, DV survivor pathways — HUD CoC NOFO FY2024-2025.
S-09
Mandatory Report
Elder Abuse / APS Reporting
Elder Justice Act APS Final Rule (June 7, 2024), reasonable suspicion standard, OAA Title III follow-up services.
S-10
High Stakes
Trauma-Informed De-escalation
Recognizing trauma responses vs. defiance, environment management, boundaries protocol — SAMHSA TIC, NASW Code of Ethics 2021.
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ICWA / Title IV-E
Child Welfare / Foster Care
Indian Child Welfare Act inquiry, tribal notification, placement preferences, Title IV-E eligibility — 25 CFR Part 23.
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Second Chance Act
Reentry — Justice-Involved Client
Supervision status, SSI reinstatement window, Medicaid suspension rule (Jan 1, 2026), Fair Chance Act — SNAP drug felony by state.
S-13
Housing First
Homelessness — HUD CoC
Literal homeless vs. at-risk, VAWA emergency transfers and lease bifurcation, SOAR-assisted SSI/SSDI applications.
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OAA Title III
Older Adult — OAA / APS Services
Age eligibility, nutrition/transportation/legal/caregiver screening, MHPAEA parity Final Rule (November 22, 2024).