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Published in:
Community Care, , Page: 40-41,Reed Business Information Ltd.
Publication Date:
2006
Aims & Objectives:
This article provides information on the domestic violence outreach scheme (DVOS), the risk assessment procedure being used in Northern Ireland to help measure risk and make decisions about child protection issues presented by domestic violence
Abstract:
The article provides information on the domestic violence outreach scheme (DVOS), the risk assessment procedure being used in Northern Ireland to help measure risk and make decisions about child protection issues presented by domestic violence. The DVOS was introduced in 1997 and has developed several services, including carrying out recovery and safety work with women and children who were still in a violent relationship.
Authors:
Graham Hopkins
Study Type:
Non Study Papers » Discussion paper, review, commentary, letter »
Notes:
Article 03075508 Accession Number: 21138047; Hopkins, Graham; Source Info: 5/18/2006 Issue 1623, p40; Thesaurus Term: FAMILY violence; Thesaurus Term: OUTREACH programs; Thesaurus Term: DECISION making; Thesaurus Term: CHILD protection services; Subject Term: RISK assessment; Subject Term: NORTHERN Ireland; Number of Pages: 2p; Illustrations: 1 color. Document Type: Article; Full Text Word Count: 889
Keywords:
- child protection services
- Decision Making
- FAMILY violence
- Northern Ireland
- OUTREACH programs
- Risk Assessment
Geography:
Northern Ireland (Northern Ireland)