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Working systemically with family violence: risk, responsibility and collaboration
Author(s) -
Vetere Arlene,
Cooper Jan
Publication year - 2001
Publication title -
journal of family therapy
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.52
H-Index - 45
eISSN - 1467-6427
pISSN - 0163-4445
DOI - 10.1111/1467-6427.00191
Subject(s) - domestic violence , work (physics) , psychology , social psychology , human factors and ergonomics , public relations , poison control , medicine , political science , medical emergency , engineering , mechanical engineering
In this article we describe a project which aims to ensure prevention and continued protection from violence for family members. We outline our theoretical approach to assessment and working with violence in family relationships and the associated ethical problems. We identify three recurrent themes: risk, collaboration, and responsibility. We focus on our work with couples, where the man is violent towards the woman. Within this discussion we identify other important clinical issues.