Good Practice in Working with Victims of Violence (Good Practice in Health, Social Care and Criminal Justice)

Good Practice with Violence is part of a series of volumes devoted to establishing sound guidelines and models for mental health workers. The concept on which the series is based , and which is well executed in this book, is that good practice should be clearly linked to a research framework. The design of the book is to present a clear theoretical and research review in each chapter followed by practice suggestions or a model arising from the research considerations. Although designed with a broad range of practitioners in mind,Good Practice Series 6This book is a comprehensive guide to the techniques and skills required for good practice in assessing and managing violence. Drawing on experiences from contributors from a range of backgrounds, the books discusses the challenges involved in working with violence and its effects.Violent crime, unlike other criminal activities, is on the increase, and is of growing media and public concern. Approaching the issue from a practitioner's viewpoint, Good Practice in Working with Violence focuses on working with perpetrators of violence that has resulted in both physical and psychological harm. Drawing on the experiences of contributors from a range of backgrounds, the book discusses the challenges involved in working with violence and its effects, including:* the assessment of violent persons and the extent to which violent behaviours can be predicted* the production of reliable assessment methods for use in the field* the moral and ethical issues presented by such assessments* the extent to which violent behaviours can be successfully managed in the community or institutions* the most effective intervention techniques for work with perpetrators of violence* multi-agency responses to violent offenders* training* roles and responsibilities* the issue of public protection.Relevant for a variety of practice settings, Good Practice in Working with Violence is a comprehensive guide to the techniques and skills required for good practice in assessing and managing violence. Approaching The Issue From A Practitioner's Viewpoint, Good Practice In Working With Violence Focuses On Working With Perpetrators Of Violence That Has Resulted In Both Physical And Psychological Harm. Drawing On The Experiences Of Contributors From A Range Of Backgrounds, The Book Discusses The Challenges Involved In Working With Violence And Its Effects. Relevant For A Variety Of Practice Settings, Good Practice In Working With Violence Is A Comprehensive Guide To The Techniques And Skills Required For Good Practice In Assessing And Managing Violence.--book Jacket. Introduction / Hazel Kemshall And Jacki Pritchard -- Sentencing Violent Offenders / David Bentley -- Young Offenders Who Commit Grave Crimes : The Criminal Justice Response / Gwyneth Boswell -- The Assessment And Management Of Violent Offenders / Hazel Kemshall -- Working With Men Who Are Violent To Partners : Striving For Good Practice / David Morran And Monica Wilson -- Managing Violence ; Managing Masculinity / Karen Buckley -- Violent Women : Building Knowledge-based Intervention Strategies / Judith Rumgay -- South-asian Young Women's Experiences Of Violence And Abuse / Umme Farvah Imam -- Linking Thoughts To Actions : Using The Integrated Abuse Cycle In Assessing Sexually Aggressive Children / Colin Hawkes -- Children In Danger Of Violence From Their Carers : Lessons From The Literature And Practice / Ann Hagell And Renuka Jeyarajah Dent -- Managing Violence In Residential Settings / Angela Stanton-greenwood -- Violence In High Secure Hospital Settings : Measuring, Assessing And Responding / Colin Dale ... [et Al.] -- Public Protection, Potentially Violent Offenders And The Role Of Senior Managers / Gill Mackenzie -- Training On Violence And Aggression / Ron Wiener. Edited By Hazel Kemshall And Jacki Pritchard. Includes Bibliographical References And Indexes. Drawing on the experiences of practitioners from a range of backgrounds, Good Practice in Working with Victims of Violence is a comprehensive study of real or threatened physical violence and its consequences. The book balances this professional expertise with personal accounts of children and adults who have been subjected to violence, with a view to understanding the emotional and psychological effects of their experiences. A broad spectrum of issues are covered, including: * working with children who have been subjected to violence * working with men who were sexually abused in childhood * workplace bullying * victims and mediation * lesbian and gay experiences of crime and violence * war trauma and the aftermath of violent political division * violence in prisons. The contributors analyse the effective delivery of support, assistance and therapy to victims, focusing on practical methods, techniques and skills. The personal accounts also provide a unique perspective. This book is essential reading for all professionals working with victims of violence. Presents studies of real and threatened physical violence and its consequences, balancing professional expertise with personal accounts of children and adults who have been subjected to violence. Analyzes the delivery of support, assistance, and therapy to victims, focusing on practical methods and skills. Coverage includes men sexually abused as children, homophobic violence, child and adult victims of bullying, and victims of war. Kemshall is senior research fellow at the Department of Social and Community Studies at De Montfort University. Pritchard is a social worker and is co-chair of the Practitioner Alliance Against Abuse of Vulnerable Adults. Distributed by Taylor & Francis. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

The book contains black-and-white illustrations.

The papers in this collection focus on the victimization of both children and adults, including domestic abuse, workplace bullying, violence in prisons, sexual abuse, and war trauma. Various methods of providing assistance including therapy, and practical techniques and skills are offered to help in the understanding of the emotional and psychological effects of victimization Drawing on the experiences of practitioners from a range of backgrounds, this study of real, or threatened physical violence and its consequences, is based upon personal accounts of people who have been subjected to violence Current criminal justice policy and rhetoric would look remarkably unusual if some reference were not made to the victim of crime.