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Respond to domestic and family violence in family work

Respond to domestic and family violence in family work

Unit of competency
National Code
CHCDFV811B
State Code
D2389
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
25/03/2011
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
21/07/2014
Field of Education
090501 - Social Work
Original Release Date
21/07/2014
Nominal Hours
50
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to respond to domestic and family violence within the context of working with families
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Analyse the impact of domestic and family violence on family work
  • 1.1 Identify and respond to the dynamics of domestic and family violence
  • 1.2 Identify and respond to gender and power as significant dynamics in domestic and family violence
  • 1.3 Assess and respond to the safety concerns of family members subject to violence
  • 1.4 Recognise and respond to the impact of violent, controlling, intimidating and belittling behaviour on family members
  • 1.5 Identify and respond to the behaviours and tactics of family members who use violence
  • 1.6 Identify accountabilityframeworks and practices
  • 1.7 Identify impact of family domestic work on family workers
2. Work within the legal context of domestic and family violence
  • 2.1 Recognise the legal frameworks that relate to domestic and family violence
  • 2.2 Ensure staff are familiar with relevant legal responses and programs
  • 2.3 Build relationships with the relevant police, legal services or allied program staff
  • 2.4 Share information about the law and relevant programs in relation to domestic and family violence with clients
3. Implement organisation procedures that support family members to cease violent, controlling, intimidating and belittling behaviour
  • 3.1 Identify accountability frameworks and practices that are relevant to the specific clients
  • 3.2 Establish appropriate referral practices
  • 3.3 Make information available about the impact of violence on partners, family members and children
  • 3.4 Establish a climate in the organisation such that interactions with family members who use violence are characterised by respect, honesty and concern for safety of others
4. Implement organisation procedures to promote safety for family members who are subjected to violence
  • 4.1 Make information available about incidence and prevalence of domestic and family violence
  • 4.2 Make available information about the personal impact of domestic and family violence on individuals
  • 4.3 Make available information about the impact of violence on children
  • 4.4 Make available process for the creation of safety plans
  • 4.5 Build networks with relevant service providers
  • 4.6 Establish a climate in the organisation for appropriate disclosure
5. Align service interventions to specific clients
  • 5.1 Analyse relevant family work models that are suitable for domestic and family violence.
  • 5.2 Analyse gender and power relations in family work models
  • 5.3 Utilise appropriate family work models for different client experiences and issues
  • 5.4 Regularly review impact of interventions on specific clients
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Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
WC876 CHCDFV811C Respond to domestic and family violence in family work Unit of competency