Domestic Violence

Term Paper # 104124

Domestic Violence

This paper discusses domestic violence protocols to be used by social workers, including ways to effectively assess the victim.

1,435 words () | 5 sources | APA | 2008 United States

Paper Summary:

This paper explains that people trying to help in domestic violence situations need to know exactly what to do for the victim of domestic violence. The paper further relates that it is imperative that domestic violence protocols include ways to effectively assess the victim. In addition, the paper relates that intervention, documentation and referral are also important tools when working with domestic violence cases. The paper then goes on to discuss these protocols and intervention methods.

From the Paper:

"There are safety issues that will appear as you listen to the victim. It is your responsibility to show and review with the victim a brochure about safety planning. You can provide ideas on how to keep support information private and safe from the abuser. There are 24 hour domestic violence hotlines that can be immediately accessed by the victim--you need to supply this information. Schedule a later appointment for the victim with a support or advocacy group. "

Sample of Sources Used:

Colarossi, L. & Forgey, M. A. (2006). Evaluation study of an interdisciplinary social work and law curriculum for domestic violence. Journal of Social Work Education, 42, http://www.questia.com/PM.qst?a=o&d=5016612724.
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