Type:	Journal Article
Title:	Working with domestic violence: ethical dilemmas in five theoretical approaches
Other Titles:	The Australian and New Zealand journal of family therapy
Authors:	Hunter, Sally
Keywords:	Theories of violence;Counselling
Year:	2001
Publisher:	Australian and New Zealand Journal of Family Therapy
Citation:	22 (2), June 2001
Notes:	Evaluates five different theoretical approaches to working therapeutically with victims of domestic violence, in terms of their capacity to adhere to ethical principles of respect for client autonomy, beneficence, non-maleficence and justice. These principles are defined and the major differences between a person-centred, feminist, Milan systemic, post-Milan feminist systemic and narrative ‘invitation to responsibility’ approach are outlined. The primary ethical dilemma which arises in the context of each approach is then discussed as is the inverse relationship between respect for autonomy and beneficence and non-maleficence. It is argued that an awareness of one’s own position is essential to ethical and effective practice in this field and that greater emphasis should be placed on the development of a strong professional infrastructure which provides training, support and continuing education to counsellors and therapists.
URI:	https://anrows.intersearch.com.au/anrowsjspui/handle/1/12295
ISSN:	0814-723X
Appears in Collections:	Journal Articles

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