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10. Thinking about the words that you use – example incidents

Look at the following examples. For each example, note down why you think the social worker chose to use the word incidents:

  1. School have reported numerous incidents, some requiring physical intervention.

2. Just if you have any concerns or if there have been any incidents or complaints from relatives or residents—

3. I contacted the School who have reported numerous incidents, some requiring physical intervention.

4. There are to be no further incidents of DV between Lynn and Frank.

5. I asked Olive her views on the alleged incidents from the neighbours.