Citation

Tufford L. J. Fam. Soc. Work 2016; 19(2): 100-112.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2016, Informa - Taylor and Francis Group)

DOI

10.1080/10522158.2016.1160262

PMID

unavailable

Abstract

Social workers who report suspected child maltreatment often struggle with the potential consequences to the client-worker relationship. Families who are reported may have intense feelings and reactions that can lead to premature termination or a compromised relationship that interferes with optimal treatment. This article explores Ontario social workers' retrospective evaluations of the impact of reporting suspected child maltreatment. Participants described a range of feelings, reactions, and impacts to the therapeutic relationship and clinical work. The subjective appraisals, obtained through an online survey, lead to practice recommendations.

Language: en