Social Work and Domestic Violence

′A clear overview of social work practice with domestic violence. There is a good balance between theory and practice in the chapters, and all of the theory presented is incredibly important for good practice′ - Aisha Hutchinson, University of Bedfordshire and University of Southampton ′An excellent contribution to the evidence base. Each chapter provides pertinent information and guidance to practitioners across a range of contemporary domestic violence issues′ - Jan Breckenridge, University of New South Wales

• Introduction: Key Concepts in Social Work and Domestic ViolenceNaming and Framing Domestic Violence: Engaging with ComplexityContemporary Legal and Policy ContextsPractices with WomenChildren and Domestic Violence: Complexities in Responding to the Statutory Duty to ProtectPractices with Men in the Domestic Violence ContextMulti-Agency Work: Collaborating for Women′s and Children′s SafetyConcluding Reflections