Many times, such children are surrounded by adults who are also dealing with their own problems—be it financial hardship, emotional upset, or lack of social support. Thus, providing intervention will have to be multi-focused, ranging from the child itself to the entire family unit.
Officer James called child protective services after checking the girl’s condition. He knew that, above all else, her safety and well-being mattered. In addition to contacting protective services, Officer James talked to the girl; sometimes, people can be comforted by having someone else talk to them, rather than just sitting there, in order to calm them down. He was kind and gave her some sense of comfort for a little while to make her feel better. He could indeed provide a brief comfort to the child, emphasizing the importance of empathetic interactions in such sensitive situations.
