Domestic Violence and Social Work

Paper Summary:

This paper examines domestic violence and attempts to understand the significance of the problem. The paper then presents a case study approach to the issue of domestic violence and discusses the contribution of social work to the case. The paper particularly focuses on how a social worker or counselor would handle this domestic violence case in the best interests of the abused woman.

From the Paper:

"This is a problem for African Americans not just because they are not getting enough opportunities to speak with career counselors, but because many counselors are not African-American and therefore do not understand some of their main concerns. Because of the racial and cultural differences, communication about life skills, abilities, and goals can often be difficult. However, Samantha's case should not have serious problems in this area because her problems are not 'from being African American' but from the domestic violence, anxiety, and bereavement issues that she is facing, and these kinds of problems can belong to anyone, regardless of race, color, or other issues. Since this is the case, the race or color of the career counselor and the therapist that Samantha will see should not make a difference. The empathy and understanding that the counselor has is what matters."

Sample of Sources Used:

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