DOI:	http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/03124070600651895
Type:	Journal Article
Title:	Domestic Violence and Children with Disabilities: Working Towards Enhancing Social Work Practice
Other Titles:	Australian Social Work
Authors:	Baldry, Eileen Breckenridge, Jan Bratel, Joan
Year:	2006
Publisher:	Routledge
Citation:	No 2 Vol.: 59
Notes:	Abstract Globally, domestic violence, where a family member, partner or ex-partner attempts to physically, sexually or psychologically dominate or harm the other, is now recognised as one of the most entrenched and pervasive forms of violence in society. Nevertheless, internationally and in Australia, the occurrence of domestic and other forms of violence in families affecting children with a disability is poorly understood. The present article examines the information available on domestic violence and children with a disability. Through the use of case studies drawn from a large disability organisation in New South Wales, Australia, practice issues with families where domestic violence affects a child with a disability are drawn out for social workers to consider. These considerations are designed to enhance practice in this field.Globally, domestic violence, where a family member, partner or ex-partner attempts to physically, sexually or psychologically dominate or harm the other, is now recognised as one of the most entrenched and pervasive forms of violence in society. Nevertheless, internationally and in Australia, the occurrence of domestic and other forms of violence in families affecting children with a disability is poorly understood. The present article examines the information available on domestic violence and children with a disability. Through the use of case studies drawn from a large disability organisation in New South Wales, Australia, practice issues with families where domestic violence affects a child with a disability are drawn out for social workers to consider. These considerations are designed to enhance practice in this field. Electronic Resource Number: 10.1080/03124070600651895
URI:	https://anrows.intersearch.com.au/anrowsjspui/handle/1/14316
ISSN:	0312-407X
Physical description:	Pages 185-197
Appears in Collections:	Journal Articles

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