Specialist sexual violence social work : Bridget Leary and Kathryn Hay ensuring good practice
By: Leary, Bridget
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Contributor(s): Hay, Kathryn.
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ArticleSeries: Aotearoa New Zealand Social Work.Publisher: Aotearoa New Zealand Association of Social Workers, 2019Subject(s): SEXUAL VIOLENCE | SOCIAL WORK PRACTICE | NEW ZEALAND | TARANAKIOnline resources: Click here to access online
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Aotearoa New Zealand Social Work, 2019, 31(4): 60-71Summary: INTRODUCTION: This research sought to understand social workers’ perspectives on good practice in specialist sexual violence social work practice in Aotearoa New Zealand.
METHODS: In 2018, five registered social workers engaged in semi-structured interviews focused on good practice social work in the field of sexual violence.
FINDINGS: The use of therapeutic social work, along with an extensive skill set and knowledge base were identified as fundamental for sexual violence social work. Boundaries and the development of broad self-care practices were recognised as crucial components of good practice.
CONCLUSIONS: The findings from this study offers links between the field of sexual violence and social work practice, while also indicating the need for future research. (Author's abstract). Record #6496
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Aotearoa New Zealand Social Work, 2019, 31(4): 60-71
INTRODUCTION: This research sought to understand social workers’ perspectives on good practice in specialist sexual violence social work practice in Aotearoa New Zealand.
METHODS: In 2018, five registered social workers engaged in semi-structured interviews focused on good practice social work in the field of sexual violence.
FINDINGS: The use of therapeutic social work, along with an extensive skill set and knowledge base were identified as fundamental for sexual violence social work. Boundaries and the development of broad self-care practices were recognised as crucial components of good practice.
CONCLUSIONS: The findings from this study offers links between the field of sexual violence and social work practice, while also indicating the need for future research. (Author's abstract). Record #6496
