Explores options in the criminal and civil justice systems - such as Clare's Law, domestic violence protection notices and orders, restraining order - providing early intervention before an incident becomes abusive; for when domestic abuse has happened to prevent it recurring; and for when there is an ongoing risk that has to be managed.
Flo (social worker) is meeting with Jamie, father to a five-year-old boy named Charlie. Observe two different versions of the same scenario and what impact each approach has on the father.
David (social worker) is meeting with Jeanette, mother to a five-year-old boy named Charlie. Use these practice scenarios to observe how the mother responds differently to the social worker in each example.
Identifying all three issues and how they impact on the adults and children present in any family is vital. Professionals need an in-depth understanding of how the issues interlink to ensure the interventions put in place are as effective as possible in promoting the safety and wellbeing of all members of a household.