Intimate Partner Violence: Clinical Interventions with Partners and Their Children

Intimate Partner Violence: Clinical Interventions with Women, Men, and Their Children provides a comprehensive ecological and clinical framework for addressing the psychological effects of IPV, emphasizing the need for graduate social work students to consider a multi-theoretical perspective and deliver competent clinically-based interventions that support women, children, and men affected by partner violence.

Format: Hardback
Length: 194 pages
Publication date: 03 September 2021
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield

Intimate Partner Violence: Clinical Interventions with Women, Men, and Their Children is a groundbreaking book that provides a comprehensive ecological and clinical framework for addressing the psychological effects of intimate partner violence (IPV). Authored by Aymer, this text offers a unique perspective that is often overlooked in social work textbooks, which typically focus on macro-systemic ideas such as criminal justice policies and procedures. However, this book goes beyond these broader issues to emphasize the importance of delivering competent clinically-based interventions that help women, children, and men work through the consequential effects of partner violence.

Designed specifically for graduate social work students, this text expands the discourse on IPV by arguing that it is a complex psycho-social-political-relational problem that requires a multi-theoretical perspective. Through engaging case studies, theoretical insights, research, and the authors' clinical practice wisdom, this text aims to enhance understanding of how to work clinically with women affected by IPV, increase knowledge of how to work with abusive men, heighten awareness of how IPV affects children and adolescents, broaden knowledge of social cultural notions, and explore men's role in advocating against gender-based violence.

In Chapter 1, "Introduction to Clinical Interventions with Women, Men, and Their Children," Aymer provides an overview of the book's objectives and highlights the significance of addressing IPV within a clinical context. He emphasizes the need to move beyond the traditional macro-level approaches to social work and focus on delivering effective interventions that address the individual and relational aspects of IPV. Aymer also discusses the importance of recognizing the diverse experiences of women, men, and their children and the need to tailor interventions accordingly.

Chapter 2, "Working with Women Affected by IPV," explores the clinical interventions that can be effective in supporting women who have experienced IPV. Aymer discusses the various forms of abuse that women may face, including physical, sexual, emotional, and psychological abuse, and the impact these experiences can have on their mental health, physical well-being, and relationships. He provides an in-depth analysis of the clinical challenges that women may encounter and offers practical strategies for working with them, including trauma-informed care, cognitive-behavioral therapy, and group therapy.

Chapter 3, "Working with Abusive Men," delves into the challenges of working with abusive men who perpetrate IPV. Aymer acknowledges that working with abusive men can be complex and challenging, but he also emphasizes the importance of understanding their motivations and the impact their behavior has on their partners and children. He provides an overview of the various theories and models that have been used to understand abusive men, including the cycle of violence, the cycle of control, and the cycle of change. Aymer also offers practical strategies for working with abusive men, including safety planning, cognitive-behavioral therapy, and group therapy.

Chapter 4, "Working with Children and Adolescents Affected by IPV," focuses on the impact of IPV on children and adolescents and the clinical interventions that can be effective in supporting them. Aymer discusses the various ways in which children and adolescents may be affected by IPV, including witnessing violence, experiencing emotional distress, and developing behavioral problems. He provides an in-depth analysis of the clinical challenges that children and adolescents may encounter and offers practical strategies for working with them, including play therapy, art therapy, and family therapy.

Chapter 5, "Social Cultural Notions and IPV," explores the social cultural notions that contribute to IPV and the clinical interventions that can be effective in challenging these notions. Aymer discusses the cultural norms and beliefs that perpetuate IPV, including gender roles, power dynamics, and social expectations. He provides an overview of the various social work theories and models that have been used to address these notions, including feminist theory, social learning theory, and social constructionism. Aymer also offers practical strategies for working with clients who hold these social cultural notions, including advocacy, education, and empowerment.

Chapter 6, "Men's Role in Advocating Against Gender-Based Violence," explores the role of men in advocating against IPV. Aymer acknowledges that men can play a critical role in preventing and addressing IPV, but he also recognizes the challenges that men may face in doing so. He provides an overview of the various strategies that men can use to advocate against IPV, including education, awareness-raising, and peer support. Aymer also discusses the importance of challenging gender norms and stereotypes that perpetuate IPV and the role that men can play in promoting gender equality.

In conclusion, Intimate Partner Violence: Clinical Interventions with Women, Men, and Their Children is a groundbreaking book that provides a comprehensive ecological and clinical framework for addressing the psychological effects of IPV. Authored by Aymer, this text offers a unique perspective that is often overlooked in social work textbooks
textbooks, which typically focus on macro-systemic ideas such as criminal justice policies and procedures. However, this book goes beyond these broader issues to emphasize the importance of delivering competent clinically-based interventions that help women, children, and men work through the consequential effects of partner violence.

Designed specifically for graduate social work students, this text expands the discourse on IPV by arguing that it is a complex psycho-social-political-relational problem that requires a multi-theoretical perspective. Through engaging case studies, theoretical insights, research, and the authors' clinical practice wisdom, this text aims to enhance understanding of how to work clinically with women affected by IPV, increase knowledge of how to work with abusive men, heighten awareness of how IPV affects children and adolescents, broaden knowledge of social cultural notions, and explore men's role in advocating against gender-based violence.

By addressing the individual and relational aspects of IPV and promoting a multi-theoretical perspective, this text provides valuable insights for social work practitioners and students alike. It is a must-read for anyone who is interested in working with clients who have experienced IPV or in advocating for gender-based violence prevention and intervention.

Weight: 224g
Dimension: 228 x 160 x 18 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781538124949