Domestic Violence

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This paper looks at the case of a 32-year old woman who is seeking help from a counselor after experiencing one of many beatings by her partner. The paper focuses on the steps which the counselor should take in order to assist the victim, such as informing and educating her and presenting her with the "Domestic Violence Handbook". The paper also discusses the three phases of the cycle of violence experienced by the abuser.

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"Different states have their own established counselor protocols with regard to domestic violence. Counselors and shelters answer to standards and ethics that are required. For example, the client's rights, confidentiality issues, and policies for reporting child abuse are considered. Needs for safety and security are a priority. The counselor must keep shelter location and all other information regarding the client, confidential to assist in the establishment of safe conditions. All counseling services need to provide empowerment, privacy, domestic violence dynamics and resources information, referrals, and legal information regarding due process (Davies & Lyon, 1998, pp. 1-20)."

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