Domestic violence affects all areas of Social Work. This book shows how Social Workers can intervene in everyday practice with victims, their families and perpetrators of domestic abuse. It provides students with knowledge of theory, research and policy to put directly in practice across a variety of legal and service-user contexts. The authors draw on their extensive experience as practitioners and researchers in the field, placing particular focus on evidence-based practice. Topics covered include:
- Child protection
- Interprofessional collaboration
- The policy and legal context
- Working with women
- Working with men
Each chapter begins with a case study and concludes with reflective questions to highlight practice dilemmas and challenge students to reflect critically. Further reading from a rich range of sources guides readers to expand their knowledge.
This book will be valuable reading for students studying domestic violence, child protection, and family social work, as well as practitioners of Social Work.
Language
English
Pages
184
Format
Paperback
Publisher
Sage Publications Ltd
Release
March 06, 2013
ISBN
1412919231
ISBN 13
9781412919234
Social Work and Domestic Violence: Developing Critical and Reflective Practice
Domestic violence affects all areas of Social Work. This book shows how Social Workers can intervene in everyday practice with victims, their families and perpetrators of domestic abuse. It provides students with knowledge of theory, research and policy to put directly in practice across a variety of legal and service-user contexts. The authors draw on their extensive experience as practitioners and researchers in the field, placing particular focus on evidence-based practice. Topics covered include:
- Child protection
- Interprofessional collaboration
- The policy and legal context
- Working with women
- Working with men
Each chapter begins with a case study and concludes with reflective questions to highlight practice dilemmas and challenge students to reflect critically. Further reading from a rich range of sources guides readers to expand their knowledge.
This book will be valuable reading for students studying domestic violence, child protection, and family social work, as well as practitioners of Social Work.