A social worker is working with a 34-year-old woman who was just raped by her ex-boyfriend who broke into her apartment. What should be the social worker's initial focus?

• A. Instruct her to file a police report and go to the emergency room.
• B. Help her create a safety plan and file a police report on her behalf.
• C. Encourage her to file a police report and help her assume responsibility for the rape.
• D. Suggest that she goes to the emergency room and file a police report on her behalf.

Answer: (A)