Given that experts have found that separating children from parents "does little to increase the safety and well-being of children" (Social Workers Practice Guide to Domestic Violence, 2010, p. 9) when children are involved in a domestic violence situation, identify and apply the three most important steps you would take in response, and discuss why you selected those steps the three most important. Reference the reading or other course material in your response. To protect children in a home where domestic violence is present, three critical steps could be utilized: -Comprehensive Assessment: The social worker can obtain insight into the family dynamics and potential risks by completing a comprehensive assessment. In the assessment, the social worker gains information about the domestic violence that occurred, the dynamics of the relationship between the parents, and possibly a safety plan for the children and parent/s. During the assessment, the social worker performs an interview, observes the youth and their experiences, observes the parents' responses or behaviors, and obtains resources for the family to utilize. - Develop a Safety Plan: This plan is a strategic way to identify a plan based on the family's situation to keep the family together safely, while addressing the domestic violence. This entails the social worker working directly with the family to identify information on emergency contact, safety networks to utilize, and resources. -Provide Resources and Community Support: This is a holistic approach of support that allows the victims to