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Citation

Messing JT. Soc. Work 2019; 64(2): 103-112.

Affiliation

Jill Theresa Messing, PhD, MSW, is associate professor, School of Social Work, Arizona State University, 411 N Central Avenue, Suite 800, Phoenix, AZ 85004; e-mail: Jill.Messing@asu.edu.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2019, National Association of Social Workers)

DOI

10.1093/sw/swz009

PMID

30753652

Abstract

Intimate partner violence (IPV) is a pervasive problem in the United States. IPV is often repetitive and may escalate; in a small number of cases, IPV leads to homicide. This article presents an evidence-based practice (EBP) model for risk-informed social work intervention with survivors and perpetrators of IPV. The EBP model combines the best available research evidence, practitioner expertise, and client self-determination to determine the most appropriate intervention. IPV risk assessment instruments provide the best available evidence of future reassault, severe reassault, or homicide. Practitioners who implement IPV risk assessment can use their expertise to adjust risk scores and to suggest risk mitigation strategies for their clients. Examples of risk-informed social work practice include the safe removal of firearms, safety planning around separation, and mitigating the negative consequences of strangulation and sexual violence. Clients ultimately use their self-determination to decide which risk reduction strategies to implement. An EBP model can be used by social workers in all areas of practice to provide risk-informed social work interventions.


Language: en

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