Web resource:	http://www.health.wa.gov.au/publications/documents/Gudielines_for_responding_to_Family_and_Domestic_Violence.pdf
Type:	Report
Title:	Guidelines for responding to family and domestic violence
Authors:	Produced by the Women's Health Policy and Projects Unit
Keywords:	Older people;Screening;Regional rural and remote areas;Risk factors;Impact on children and young people;Health;Policy;Indigenous issues;Training
Year:	2007
Publisher:	[Women and Newborn Health Service], [Subiaco
Notes:	Overview: This manual, produced by the WA Department of Health, is aimed at health and other professionals and workers, regarding how to deal with cases of domestic or family violence. Discussion: The manual includes guidelines, instructions and requirements, forms and questionnaires for workers and victims, as well as other documentation examples and requirements. The manual begins with the definitions, facts and figures regarding domestic violence, and provides information about the identification of and response to violence, and child abuse and neglect. The indicators and risk factors for family violence are discussed and outlined, and a guide to communicating with clients provided. The manual provides and discusses guides and tools for assessment, and instructions given for their use and interpretation. An overview and discussion of consultation and collaboration with other health workers or agencies is augmented by an extensive list and examples of documentation. The manual includes discussion of issues surrounding the perpetrators of family violence, including communication with and responses to perpetrators, and possible actions. Specific groups of people, such as Aboriginal people, those living in remote areas, older people and people with a disability, are discussed separately. Finally, comprehensive legal information is outlined and resources provided, including body maps for illustrating injuries, screening and referral templates, other templates and safety and escape plans for victims.
URI:	https://anrows.intersearch.com.au/anrowsjspui/handle/1/19732
ISBN:	9780975712917
Physical description:	iv, 74 p.
Appears in Collections:	Reports

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