Critically examine the impact that living with domestic violence can have upon children. What are the implications for social work practice?

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SOCIAL WORK WITH CHILDREN, YOUNG PEOPLE AND FAMILIES

YEAR 2 - QUESTION 5

Critically examine the impact that living with domestic violence can have upon children. What are the implications for social work practice?

I will begin by providing a brief description of the concept of domestic violence, followed by a critical examination of the impact that living with domestic violence can have upon children. I will then go on to consider the implications of this for social work practice. I will provide an overview of the various factors influencing the impact of domestic violence on children and attempt to place these in the context of child development. I will also draw attention to recent governmental policies, procedures and legislation in relation to domestic violence and reflect on how these inform social work practice. In particular, discussions around the Framework for the Assessment of Children in Need and their Families (Assessment Framework) (DoH, et al, 2000) will be incorporated in the later half of the assignment. Conclusions will finally be drawn based on the information provided in the main text.

Firstly, it is important to define what is meant by 'domestic violence'. The Making An Impact: