Crisis Theory Approach To Domestic Violence

Another approach that is a perspective as to why incidents of domestic violence happen. As well as being an approach to helping both the victims and batterers is called the crisis theory approach. In this approach, an event may occur that is beyond a personals normal coping abilities, in which they deal with their distress in bad coping mechanisms. Which is why this approach helps both the victim and batterers to cope during crisis in healthy way. Examples of how this approach was molded into programs are the hotline centers, police crisis team programs, and hospital emergency programs. There are seven steps to this model. The first step is to plan and conduct a thorough assessment on the situation. The second step is to establish rapport and relationships with all those

An example can be such as assessing whether the family is having economic stressors. The fourth step is to encourage an exploration of feelings and emotions. The fifth step is to generate, explore, and assess past coping attempts. Step six is to restore cognitive function through implementing an action plan. Lastly, there are follow ups for three or six months later (Roberts, 38). All the social work values fit with this approach. Service and social justice is shown in this model because if a social worker is on this case, they are provided the service of helping the family through the social issue of domestic violence. Dignity and worth of the individual is shown because each member is being heard and assessed, whether it’s the abuser or the victim. This model also establishes making a rapport and building a relationship with the clients, which fits with the value of important of human relationships. Finally, integrity and competence fit with this approach because the worker must be trusted with the information and be honest with what the outcomes can be. And part of knowing the outcomes comes with needing to be