Domestic Violence and Social Work Practice

The lesson aims to raise students’ awareness on domestic violence issues, to improve their knowledge and reinforce their skills in addressing and dealing efficiently with abused people in the health and social care settings. At the end of the course students should be able to: 

• Gain understanding of the dynamics and consequences of violence. 
• Develop clinical skills needed to screen for violence, assess risk, provide counselling and document violent situations in charts and referrals. 
• Understand the law implementation process for domestic violence cases and become aware of the referral resources and procedures.