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Contents
Introduction
Engaging the Non Offending Parent
- How do you define “family engagement” in a child welfare context?
- Why is engagement so important in the process?
- Why do you use non- language?
- What should the worker be doing with the non-offending parent?
Engaging the DV Offender
- Is it naive to think that a man will change his behavior just by engaging him?
- We often hear from the DV community that accountability is the most important thing when working with DV offenders. What is accountability?
- What does accountability have to do with engagement?
- Wouldn't it be smarter and more effective to try to really engage the other, non-violent parent?
- Can you give us an example of how focusing on the NOP can increase risk?
- Are you saying that workers should be trying to engage ALL men who use violence/abuse?
- How does a worker know if it's safe to engage a DV offender?
Best Practice Strategies
- So how do we engage DV offenders safely?
- What other skills do workers need to have to work effectively with men who use violence and other forms of abuse?
- What are solution-focused questions and why should workers use them with DV offenders?
- Earlier you mentioned “basic safe case practices.” What are these when it comes to DV cases?
- What do you mean by Universal Screening?
- Why do you make a point of “dynamic and on-going safety planning”?
- Is it ever a good idea to have a Family Meeting in a DV situation? Is there ever a time when that could be a safe thing to do?
- Final Thoughts
- Agency Resources and Support Tools