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Child protection social work and men's abuse of women: An Irish study
Published in:
Child & Family Social Work, Vol: 8, Page: 53-65,Blackwell Publishing
Publication Date:
2003
Aims & Objectives:
This study aimed to explore the responses of social workers within a community care setting to cases involving men's abuse of women
Abstract:
Explored the responses of social workers within a community care setting to cases involving men's abuse of women. This research focused on what child protection workers do regarding this abuse, and what they say about what they do. 22 social work team members (SWTMs) carrying case responsibility for families filled in a short questionnaire to gather quantitative data regarding the prevalence of intimate violence in caseloads, and personal and professional caseworker information. For the qualitative data, 17 SWTMs participated in 2 focus groups and filled in a questionnaire. At the time the research was carried out (2000), the results confirm that the prevalence of cases involving men's abuse of women on this team was in line with international findings. This research shows an absence of a team policy, an agreed definition of intimate violence in this context and agency practice guidelines, and illuminates how these gaps act as a deterrent to effective intervention. Ethical and practical dilemmas are explored that may arise for child protection social workers intervening in cases where the abuse of women by men is present. Recommendations arising from this research identify a need for a clear policy and best practice guidelines for social work staff in relation to this abuse. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2008 APA, all rights reserved)
Authors:
Stephanie Holt
Study Type:
Study Papers » Study assessing the practice and/or knowledge of targeted professional or parent » Descriptive Studies - Measuring aspects of effectiveness
Notes:
1356-7500 1365-2206 Accession Number: 2003-04067-006. First Author & Affiliation: Holt, Stephanie; U Dublin, Trinity Coll, Children's Research Ctr, Dublin, Ireland. Other Journal Title: Child & Family Social Work. Other Publishers: Wiley-Blackwell Publishing Ltd.. Release Date: 20030203. Publication Type: Journal, (0100) Peer Reviewed Journal, (0110). Media Covered: Print. Media Available: Electronic; Print. Document Type: Journal Article. Language: English. Major Descriptor: Child Welfare; Epidemiology; Male Female Relations; Partner Abuse; Social Casework. Minor Descriptor: Social Workers. Classification: Community & Social Services (3373) . Population: Human (10) . Location: Ireland. Age Group: Adulthood (18 yrs & older) (300) . Methodology: Empirical Study. References Available: Y.
Categories:
men's abuse of women
International Classification:
Practice/knowledge - men's abuse of women
Keywords:
- child protection social work
- Child Welfare
- Epidemiology
- intimate violence
- Male Female Relations
- men''s abuse of women
- Partner Abuse
- Prevalence
- responses
- Social Casework
- Social Workers
Geography:
Republic of Ireland (Republic of Ireland)