Setting Up a Domestic Violence Service

Area of Science:

• Psychology
• Social Work
• Therapeutic Services

Background:

• Details the challenges encountered in establishing an independent domestic violence service.
• Highlights the need for specialized services to address domestic violence issues.

Purpose of the Study:

• To describe the process and resolutions in setting up a dedicated domestic violence service.
• To outline policies and procedures for managing domestic violence cases in assessment and therapy.

Main Methods:

• Describes policies on domestic violence, including confidentiality and referrer relationships.
• Details risk assessment and evaluation procedures for violent behavior.
• Includes discussion on the effects of domestic violence on children and therapists.

Main Results:

• Successfully established an independent domestic violence service.
• Developed effective policies for managing domestic violence cases and associated risks.
• Gained insights into the psychological impact on children and service providers.

Conclusions:

• Addresses moral and ethical considerations for therapists working with domestic violence.
• Examines the influence of the legal framework on domestic violence services.
• Discusses social and psychological theories relevant to understanding family violence.