Critical Approaches to Domestic Violence in Social Work Theory and Practice

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Social Work Theory and Practice
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Introduction:
The profession of social work is associated with the maximization of the well being of
the society and the individuals in it. This profession believes that the social and individual
well-being is interrelated and it is mostly underpinned by the socially inclusive communities
that emphasizes that there should be adequate respect for human beings and principles of
social justice, human rights and right of freedom within the society (Turner, 2017). Domestic
violence is a severe issue in the present day Australian society. Even the statistics show that
around sixteen per cent of Australian women tend to experience violence in an intimate
relationship. The number of partner violence is running high, especially those are towards
women. Data shows that at least one woman in every six women have experience of physical
violence by their respective partners, whereas one in every seventeen men tend to face the
domestic violence from their partners (Fook & Pease, 2016). This essay focuses on the
contribution of the critical approaches of domestic violence relating to the social work
practice and role of a social worker.
Identification of key issues:
The profession of social work is a vast and diverse profession which aims to improve
the quality and outcomes of daily life practices for the ones who are leading life in
vulnerability. It can also be said the social work profession helps the individual life and the
societal life to move to a better future. The social workers are a great force that can help the
society to grow, but most of them are fighting alone along with the private agencies. Even
though they are working on this level, this profession should come in the front with the help
of political outlines (Sue, Rasheed & Rasheed, 2015). Most of the times, this profession is not
taken seriously like any other professions that have been identified politically. The face and

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voice of social work against the ongoing social work needs to be seen and heard by the
government so that the government can also make a difference for this issue.
Social workers make a great help for people who are trying to cope up with their
existing situation. Not only the individuals, but they also help families for restoring their
abilities of functioning within the society. As this field mostly focuses on interactions
between the social institutions and people, it may impact the capabilities of an individual for
accomplishing the necessary life goals and lead a normal life. Therefore, for such purposes,
they require resources, services, opportunities and support from the fellow members of the
society (Rubin & Babbie, 2016). If the social workers are working towards improving the
situation of the ones who have suffered from domestic violence, they have to arrange
occupational or physical therapies or health care. In such situation the members of society
can be of great help.
The ongoing global economic crisis tends to raise more concerns for the social
workers who are working for improving the situation of women, children who have suffered
domestic violence. One of the most significant outcomes of the financial crisis is the
socioeconomic decline and the marginalizing the population that are excluded. The present
economic situation needs a much more egalitarian, engaged and reflexive practice that are
based on the societal rights which can match the magnitude of this present social crisis and
the negative influence it has on the conventional social work constituencies (Donaldson et al.,
2014). The social exclusion policy is mostly dependent on the present global crisis, namely,
developing dependency, severe social isolation, deprivation and the internalized oppression.
Moreover the patterns of social exclusion are a lot dependent on the ongoing economic crisis.