| Domestic Violence: Intersectionality and Culturally Competent Practice Contributor(s): Lockhart, Lettie (Editor), Danis, Fran (Editor) |
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ISBN: 0231140274 ISBN-13: 9780231140270 Publisher: Columbia University Press OUR PRICE: $41.58 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: February 2010 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Social Science | Social Work - Family & Relationships | Abuse - Domestic Partner Abuse - Social Science | Violence In Society |
| Dewey: 362.829 |
| LCCN: 2009038014 |
| Series: Foundations of Social Work Knowledge |
| Physical Information: 1" H x 5.9" W x 8.9" (1.40 lbs) 456 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: In Domestic Violence: Intersectionality and Culturally Competent Practice, experts working with twelve unique groups of domestic abuse survivors provide the latest research on their populations and use a case study approach to demonstrate culturally sensitive intervention strategies. Chapters focus on African Americans, Native Americans, Latinas, Asian and Pacific Island communities, persons with disabilities, immigrants and refugees, women in later life, LGBT survivors, and military families. They address domestic violence in rural environments and among teens, as well as the role of religion in shaping attitudes and behavior. Lettie L. Lockhart and Fran S. Danis are editors of the Council of Social Work Education's popular teaching modules on domestic violence and founding co-chairs of the CSWE symposium on violence against women and children. In their introduction, they provide a thorough overview of intersectionality, culturally competent practice, and domestic violence and basic practice strategies, such as universal screening, risk assessment, and safety planning. They follow with collaborative chapters on specific populations demonstrating the value of generalist social work practice, including developing respectful relationships that define issues from the survivor's perspective; collecting and assessing data; setting goals and contracting; identifying culturally specific interventions; implementing culturally appropriate courses of action; participating in community-level strategies; and advocating for improved policies and funding at local, state, and federal levels. Featuring resources applicable to both practitioners and clients, Domestic Violence forms an effective tool for analysis and action. |