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1 online resource (178 pages) |
| Contents |
Engaging with Perpetrators of Domestic Violence: Practical Techniques for Early Intervention; 1 -- introduction; 1.1: Contextualising the Model ; 1.2: Theoretical Influences; Primary theoretical models; Other models; References; Further reading; 2 -- assessment and engagement; 2.1: Assessment Interview; Making the connection; Stance; Stages in working with a domestic violence perpetrator; Assessing 'two-way' violence in relationships; References; Task Sheet 2.1.1. Behaviour Inventories; 2.2: Risk Assessment; Risk factors; Does denial increase risk?; Making clear statements about risk |
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Sharing the responsibility for high-risk casesWeighing credibility; Risk to workers ; References; 3 -- interventions; 3.1: Safety Plans, Signals and Time Outs; Safety planning; Signals work; Exploring alternatives; Task Sheet 3.1.1. Signals; Sore points ; Body signals; Behaviour signals; Emotional signals; Mental signals; Information Sheet 3.1.1. Examples of Different Kinds of Self-talk and Ways to Wind Yourself Down; Information Sheet 3.1.2. Three Simple Strategies You Can Use when You Feel Yourself Escalating towards Abuse; When should I use these strategies? ; What can I do? |
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Informing your partner about time outs3.2: Taking Responsibility; The rope bridge to change; Task Sheet 3.2.1. The Rope Bridge to Change; Information Sheet 3.2.1. Stages towards Change; 3.3: Extending the Definition of Abuse; Defining abuse; The function of abuse; Common ways of controlling others; Information Sheet 3.3.1. Emotional Abuse; Task Sheet 3.3.2. Ways in Which Children Get Used in Disputes; Information Sheet 3.3.2. Ways in Which Children Get Used in Disputes; Information Sheet 3.3.3. Tips for Separated Fathers; Boundaries; Accountability; Loyalty; Mum's new partner; Contact |
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Finally 3.4: Abusing Cultural Privilege; Common ways of abusing cultural privilege; Using male privilege and economic abuse; Homophobia; Task Sheet 3.4.1. The Relative Power of Groups; 3.5: Analysing Incidents of Abuse; Storyboards; Information sheet 3.5.1. Carl's storyboard; Task Sheet 3.5.2. Carl's storyboard; 3.6: Building Awareness of the Impacts of Domestic Violence; 1. Impacts on the perpetrator; 2. Impacts on the children; 3. Impacts on the adult victim; Task Sheet 3.6.1. Impact on Me: Costs and Benefits; Task Sheet 3.6.2. Impacts on My Partner |
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Information Sheet 3.6.1. How Domestic Abuse Affected Us3.7: Conflict Resolution; Finding solutions for specific conflicts; Task Sheet 3.7.1. Conflict Resolution; Task Sheet 3.7.2. Finding Solutions for Specific Conflicts; Information Sheet 3.7.1. Examples of Underlying Human Needs; 4 -- what next?; 4.1: Referring Onwards; Domestic violence perpetrator programmes; Anger management ; Couples work/mediation; Considerations for workers; References; Blank Page; Index |
| Summary |
When someone is suspected of being violent towards their family, the onus often falls on the victim to keep the children safe. This practical handbook turns the attention back to the cause of the problem, by helping practitioners to engage with perpetrators, to make safety-focussed interventions and motivate them towards seeking more in depth help |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Notes |
In English |
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Online resource; title from PDF title page (Ebsco, viewed March 16, 2015) |
| Subject |
Family violence -- Great Britain -- Prevention
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Abusive men -- Services for -- Great Britain
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Probation Services.
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Social Work.
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POLITICAL SCIENCE -- Public Policy -- Social Security.
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POLITICAL SCIENCE -- Public Policy -- Social Services & Welfare.
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FAMILY & RELATIONSHIPS -- Abuse -- General.
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Abusive men -- Services for
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Family violence -- Prevention
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Great Britain
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| Author |
Newman, Chris, 1956-
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| ISBN |
9780857007384 |
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0857007386 |
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