Beschreibung:
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. Topics covered include:
Introduction: Key Concepts in Social Work and Domestic ViolenceNaming and Framing Domestic Violence: Engaging with ComplexityContemporary Legal and Policy ContextsPractices with WomenChildren and Domestic Violence: Complexities in Responding to the Statutory Duty to ProtectPractices with Men in the Domestic Violence ContextMulti-Agency Work: Collaborating for Women's and Children's SafetyConcluding Reflections