Children and Adolescent’s Experiences of Violence and Abuse at Home: Current Theory, Research and Practitioner Insights

There is a need to change how we construct victims and design services, and evidence supports the need to work sensitively, inclusively, and responsively around issues of victim identification, support, and prevention.

Format: Hardback
Length: 272 pages
Publication date: 20 December 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

The existing approach to victimization and service delivery is inadequate and in need of significant reform. This is evident from extensive reviews of the literature, empirical research, and practice observations, which all provide compelling evidence of a need to change how we construct victims and design services.

Moreover, the current approach often fails to address the complex and multifaceted nature of victimization, which can result in inadequate support and prevention efforts. To address these challenges, it is essential to adopt a more sensitive, inclusive, and responsive approach to victim identification, support, and prevention.

One key aspect of this approach is the recognition that victimization is not a singular event but rather a complex process that can be influenced by a wide range of factors, including social, economic, and cultural factors. Therefore, services must be tailored to meet the unique needs of each victim and their family members.

Another important aspect of a sensitive, inclusive, and responsive approach is the involvement of victims and their families in the design and delivery of services. This can involve providing opportunities for victims to share their experiences and perspectives and to have a say in the decisions that affect their lives.

Furthermore, services must be accessible and affordable to all victims, regardless of their socioeconomic status or other barriers to access. This can involve providing services in a variety of formats, such as in-person, online, or over the phone, and ensuring that services are available in languages that are accessible to victims who speak languages other than English.

In addition to these practical considerations, it is also important to address the broader social and cultural norms that contribute to victimization. This can involve promoting awareness and education about the impact of victimization and challenging harmful stereotypes and attitudes that perpetuate victimization.

Overall, the existing approach to victimization and service delivery is inadequate and in need of significant reform. By adopting a more sensitive, inclusive, and responsive approach, we can better support and prevent victims of crime and violence and work towards creating a safer and more just society for all.

The existing approach to victimization and service delivery is inadequate and in need of significant reform.
This is evident from extensive reviews of the literature, empirical research, and practice observations, which all provide compelling evidence of a need to change how we construct victims and design services.

Moreover, the current approach often fails to address the complex and multifaceted nature of victimization, which can result in inadequate support and prevention efforts. To address these challenges, it is essential to adopt a more sensitive, inclusive, and responsive approach to victim identification, support, and prevention.

One key aspect of this approach is the recognition that victimization is not a singular event but rather a complex process that can be influenced by a wide range of factors, including social, economic, and cultural factors. Therefore, services must be tailored to meet the unique needs of each victim and their family members.

Another important aspect of a sensitive, inclusive, and responsive approach is the involvement of victims and their families in the design and delivery of services. This can involve providing opportunities for victims to share their experiences and perspectives and to have a say in the decisions that affect their lives.

Furthermore, services must be accessible and affordable to all victims, regardless of their socioeconomic status or other barriers to access. This can involve providing services in a variety of formats, such as in-person, online, or over the phone, and ensuring that services are available in languages that are accessible to victims who speak languages other than English.

In addition to these practical considerations, it is also important to address the broader social and cultural norms that contribute to victimization. This can involve promoting awareness and education about the impact of victimization and challenging harmful stereotypes and attitudes that perpetuate victimization.

Overall, the existing approach to victimization and service delivery is inadequate and in need of significant reform. By adopting a more sensitive, inclusive, and responsive approach, we can better support and prevent victims of crime and violence and work towards creating a safer and more just society for all.

Weight: 662g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367644659