Serving Two Masters: When Domestic Violence and Child Abuse Overlap

Does exposure to domestic violence indicate a form of child maltreatment? It is imperative that child welfare workers identify and use interventions that protect families from domestic violence and eliminate harm to children without further stigmatizing victimized women. The research described in th...

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Published in:Families in society 2005-10, Vol.86 (4), p.483-490
Main Authors: Postmus, Judy L., Ortega, Debora
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Abused children
Child abuse
Child abuse & neglect
Child Neglect
Child welfare
Child Welfare Services
Children
Decision making
Domestic violence
Early intervention
Family Violence
Intervention
Personal experiences
Professional training
Social workers
Stigma
Supervisors
Welfare rights officers
Women
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Summary:Does exposure to domestic violence indicate a form of child maltreatment? It is imperative that child welfare workers identify and use interventions that protect families from domestic violence and eliminate harm to children without further stigmatizing victimized women. The research described in this article attempts a first step in understanding the factors involved in the decision making process of child welfare supervisors in domestic violence cases. Findings indicate that the attitudes and beliefs of child welfare supervisors about the overlap between domestic violence and child abuse are influenced by personal experiences, professional longevity, and training.
ISSN:1044-3894
1945-1350
DOI:10.1606/1044-3894.3453