Reflection On Domestic Abuse

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Discussion

In P’s case it was evident that change was required, as her previous relationships had been effected by domestic abuse and she too was raised witnessing and suffered abuse by her father and step-father. It is believed that children that experience domestic abuse in the family home are more likely to suffer from emotional and psychological trauma (Hester, Pearsons and Harwin, 2007). Research has indicated that children that witness domestic abuse are 40% more likely to be victims of abuse themselves. This inter could affect other element of their lives which can include physical, emotional and social development (Moylan et al (2010). Therefore, it was crucial to get P to identify the patterns that have occurred in her life and understand …show more content…

The perpetration stage involves the individual is planning to make a change. Professionals are currently working with P exploring options that can support her plans; this has been done by referring her for counselling and working with a domestic abuse specialist service. I have made a recommendation for her to attend the Freedom project, which could empower her and educator her in understanding perpetrators behaviours. However, I need to work in partnership with P and understand what she would like to do and her goals and consider her feelings in the partnership (Horwath & Morrison …show more content…

Using Motivational interviewing is a supportive method of improving motivation for change, and used with women that have experienced domestic abuse. This method of intervention is used to convey empathy and encourage the individual to plan change. In order to encourage change the social worker is required to work in partnership with the service user (Hohman, 2012). Using a person centred approach to highlight the strengths and changes they have made independently. As the practitioner it is necessary to ensure that I am aware that even if P commits to making a change and reverts back to pervious behaviour, and she may be ashamed/ embarrassed I will not judge her and provide her with unconditional positive regard (Horwath & Morrison 2001).

However, criticism of this theory has indicated that human behaviour is to versatile and multi-dimentions for it to be pigeonholed within stages. Bandura (1997; cited in Lenio, 2006) identifies three defining properties which are: ‘qualitative transformations across stages, invariant sequence of change, and no reversibility’ (Lenio, 2006 p34). He states that the two significant areas of change are precontemplation and contemplation, while the other stages focus on behaviour and

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