Type:	Book Chapter
Title:	Redressing the balance: child protection intervention in the context of domestic violence
Other Titles:	Challenging silence : innovative responses to sexual and domestic violence
Authors:	Laing, Lesley Breckenridge, Jan Burke, Chris
Keywords:	Child protection
Year:	1999
Publisher:	Allen and Unwin
Notes:	Tackles the difficult issue of child protection intervention with families where domestic violence is occurring. Outlines a number of pitfalls for workers in these situations, in particular, failing to appreciate the impact of imbalanced power and responsibility, resulting in gender-biased interventions and the ‘invisible man syndrome’. Describes an approach to practice which avoids these pitfalls by addressing the imbalance of power and responsibility at all stages of intervention. Provides practical assistance in developing new practice in this challenging area. Argues that intervention informed by a socio-political analysis of gender, power, and responsibility can ensure safety, protection and justice for women and children.
URI:	https://anrows.intersearch.com.au/anrowsjspui/handle/1/11218
ISBN:	9781864487251
Appears in Collections:	Book Chapters

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