Annotated Bibliography: Social Worker's Role in Child Protection

This annotated bibliography examines the role of social workers in the protection of children, particularly those affected by domestic violence. The bibliography includes eight entries, each providing a full citation, a summary of the author's purpose, a brief overview of the content including research methodology and participant information, an evaluation of the content, and a reflection on the usefulness of the source. The sources reviewed cover a range of topics, including the impact of domestic violence on children, the effectiveness of perpetrator programs, the role of social workers in intervention, and the challenges faced in practice. The research methodology and participant information is described for each source, including study designs, sample sizes, and key findings related to the effects of domestic violence and the need for effective child protection strategies. The evaluations assess the strengths and limitations of each source, considering factors such as methodology, sample size, and relevance to the research topic. The bibliography highlights the importance of understanding the complexities of domestic violence and its impact on children and the role of social workers in providing support and intervention. The reflection sections discuss the relevance of the sources to the broader field of social work and child protection. The document also includes an abstract, a table of contents, and an introduction that outlines the research topic, objectives, and questions. It also includes a research methodology section with details on data collection, sampling, and analysis, as well as budget and ethical considerations. A questionnaire is also included as an appendix.

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Annotated Bibliography
Chappell, L., & Curtin, J. (2013). Does federalism matter? Evaluating state architecture
and family and domestic violence policy in Australia and New Zealand. Publius: The
Journal of Federalism, 43(1), 24-43.
This article deals with the question of policy and legislations in the area of domestic
violence and family violence. The study compares the statistics of Australia and New
Zealand, because of their federal structures are similar. The study also states that Australia
has included many innovative policies to combat the evil of domestic abuse. The article also
states the importance of federal policies in matters of domestic violence; it states that in order
safeguard the victim from further humiliation proper policies have to be in place.
This study is important because every victim needs to know the laws that can protect
them, if the perpetrators know that there is a consequence to his/her actions the rate of the
crime might decrease. The family can take the help of the law enforcement officers to give
the victim their desired outcome.
Schiff, M., Plotnikova, M., Dingle, K., Williams, G. M., Najman, J., & Clavarino, A.
(2014). Does adolescent's exposure to parental intimate partner conflict and violence
predict psychological distress and substance use in young adulthood? A longitudinal
study. Child abuse & neglect, 38(12), 1945-1954.
This report studies whether inter partner conflict or violence causes depression among
the offspring. It not only focuses on the depression but also on substance abuse. The articles
talk about the fact the when a child witnesses domestic abuse at a young age, it leads to
depression or a habit of drug abuse in the adolescent years. The study has been done by
taking large scale primary data from 2126 mother and their children.

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The strength of the study lies on the fact that it studies the effect of nter parental
violence on adolescent. Many get addicted to drug and many children have long term
depression. The data collected are all from primary sources so the report and the results are
authentic. The study has been done over period of time so the report also emphasizes the
importance of long term study in cases of domestic violence.
Alderson, S., Westmarland, N., & Kelly, L. (2013). The need for accountability to, and
support for, children of men on domestic violence perpetrator programmes. Child
Abuse Review, 22(3), 182-193.
This report deals with the various perpetrator programmes, the authors claim that
these perpetrator programmes have not taken into consideration the effect on children of
domestic violence. This report has studied the interviews of 44 domestic violence services
and has interviewed 73 men who have completed these programmes, to study the ways in
which children could be safeguarded in a home where there is domestic abuse.
The strength of the research lies in the fact that they have given prime importance to
the issue of safe fatherhood. In addition, the report highlights that the data collected from this
report shows that a positive environment or outcome for the children can be created through
these programmes. The data collected from this report can be used by social workers in
spreading the message that these perpetrators programmes should be encouraged.
Ibabe, I., Jaureguizar, J., & Bentler, P. M. (2013). Risk factors for child-to-parent
violence. Journal of family violence, 28(5), 523-534.
The report studies the violence that exists in the between children-to-parent (CVP)
and the other categories of violence that exists within families like inter-parental violence and
parent-to-child violence. The study tries to analyse which of the two above-mentioned type of

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violence increases the risk for child-to-parent violence. The evidence found in this study
showed that different genders react differently to violence. Men, as proved in study, are more
likely to be perpetrating violence on their mother if they have grown up seeing their father
abusing their mothers.
The strength of this paper lies in its findings; the rate of child-to-parent violence is
very rarely measured as most of the researches focus on the experience of the victims.. The
research is useful in measuring the rate of violence, accurate statistical data helps bring about
changes in the laws and policies of the government.
Kimball, E. (2016). Edleson revisited: Reviewing children’s witnessing of domestic
violence 15 years later. Journal of Family Violence, 31(5), 625-637.
This research is qualitative research, which is based on the ‘Journal of Interpersonal
Violence’ by Jeffrey L. Edleson. This research is outlines four themes, which are based of
Edleson’s research. Themes that are talked about in this research are the impact that
subjection to domestic violence has and the effect that multiple forms of violence has.
The research has successfully stated the parameters that can be used in measuring the
effect of violence and domestic abuse on children. The exposure to violence among children
are quite common and through these parameters the coping mechanisms could also be
suggested.
Cyr, K., Chamberland, C., Clément, M. È., Lessard, G., Wemmers, J. A., Collin-Vézina,
D., & Damant, D. (2013). Polyvictimization and victimization of children and youth:
Results from a populational survey. Child Abuse & Neglect, 37(10), 814-820.
The authors have talked about an important issue, which they believe is not given as
much important as it should be. They are taking up the cases of children who have faced

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multiple type of violence in their lifetime. These are the cases of polyvictimization. The study
has been done in Canada; they have focused on children who have been victims of multiple
traumas. This research has tried to fulfil the gaps that exist in the data of polyvictims.
The strength of the research lies in the data that has been collected, the authors have
spoken to 1400 adolescents. These numbers reflect the data collected is quite authentic, as
more than 1000 people have shared their experiences. The government statistics in Canada
has plenty of gaps when it comes to reports on victims of multiple traumas so this research
can be useful in filling up the gaps.
Katz, E. (2016). Beyond the physical incident model: How children living with domestic
violence are harmed by and resist regimes of coercive control. Child Abuse
Review, 25(1), 46-59.
This research covers the area of children and their relationship the mother who is a
victim of domestic violence. This research focuses on the identity of the child, it says that the
child has a certain individuality in them, they exist outside of the parent child bond.
The strength of the study lies in the fact that most of the research in the area of
domestic violence focuses on the effect that the child has when his or her family is abusive
but the child is an individual and their own experience has to be separate recorded, not in
relation to the parent. This research is useful in recording the children’s point of view of the
perpetrator. The child has a viewpoint and that is important in measuring the effects of
domestic violence.
Rasool, S. (2016). Help-seeking after domestic violence: the critical role of
children. Journal of interpersonal violence, 31(9), 1661-1686.

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This study delves into the after effect of domestic violence, one of which is seeking
help from someone. According to this study children are critical in determining the pattern of
seeking help. Other way round, the children’s well-being is also a criterion for seeking help.
The study has been conducted using qualitative data and shows that the mothers decision of
seeking help is dependent on the children.
The strength of the study is that it focuses on a very important aspect of domestic
violence, which is seeking help. It can be used in studying the patterns that are generally seen
in the mothers who seek help. Their reasons behind their choices can be understood from this
study.

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Bibliography
Alderson, S., Westmarland, N., & Kelly, L. (2013). The need for accountability to, and
support for, children of men on domestic violence perpetrator programmes. Child
Abuse Review, 22(3), 182-193.
Chappell, L., & Curtin, J. (2013). Does federalism matter? Evaluating state architecture and
family and domestic violence policy in Australia and New Zealand. Publius: The
Journal of Federalism, 43(1), 24-43.
Cyr, K., Chamberland, C., Clément, M. È., Lessard, G., Wemmers, J. A., Collin-Vézina, D.,
& Damant, D. (2013). Polyvictimization and victimization of children and youth:
Results from a populational survey. Child Abuse & Neglect, 37(10), 814-820.
Ibabe, I., Jaureguizar, J., & Bentler, P. M. (2013). Risk factors for child-to-parent
violence. Journal of family violence, 28(5), 523-534.
Katz, E. (2016). Beyond the physical incident model: How children living with domestic
violence are harmed by and resist regimes of coercive control. Child Abuse
Review, 25(1), 46-59.
Kimball, E. (2016). Edleson revisited: Reviewing children’s witnessing of domestic violence
15 years later. Journal of Family Violence, 31(5), 625-637.
Rasool, S. (2016). Help-seeking after domestic violence: the critical role of children. Journal
of interpersonal violence, 31(9), 1661-1686.
Schiff, M., Plotnikova, M., Dingle, K., Williams, G. M., Najman, J., & Clavarino, A. (2014).
Does adolescent's exposure to parental intimate partner conflict and violence predict

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psychological distress and substance use in young adulthood? A longitudinal
study. Child abuse & neglect, 38(12), 1945-1954.

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Abstract
This research proposal deals with the role of the social service providers in dealing with the
children who are the victims of domestic violence. The proposal has reviewed various
literature which has covered the work that has been done in the areas of domestic violence
and child protection. From the literature review, a gap was found in the area of the function
of the social worker in dealing with children of domestic violence. There a lot of research of
how the worker should behave but none of them clearly talk about the guidelines and
protocol that has to be followed. This research will try to find out a proper code of conduct
for the social worker. For this research the social workers will be interviewed and after the
data is collected is will be analysed to see how the function of the social worker can be
improved, what can be done to help the children who face domestic violence. A questionnaire
is also attached with the research which will help the researcher talk to the social workers
about their role.

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Table of Contents
Introduction..............................................................................................................................11
Title of the Research............................................................................................................11
Overview of the Topic.........................................................................................................11
Aim of the Research.............................................................................................................11
Objectives of the Research...................................................................................................11
Research Question................................................................................................................12
Rationale..............................................................................................................................12
Literature Review.....................................................................................................................13
Domestic Violence as a Social Problem..............................................................................13
Programmes Dealing with Domestic Violence and Child Protection..................................14
Problems Faced by the Social Worker in Dealing with Children of Domestic Abuse........15
Role of Intervention in Cases of Domestic Violence and Child Care..................................15
Gap in Literature..................................................................................................................16
Research Methodology.............................................................................................................17
Data Collection.....................................................................................................................17
Sample Size..........................................................................................................................17
Sampling Method.................................................................................................................17
Data Analysis Method..........................................................................................................17
Limitations of the Research.................................................................................................18
GANTT chart.......................................................................................................................18

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Budget Chart........................................................................................................................19
Ethical Issues............................................................................................................................20
References................................................................................................................................24
Appendix..................................................................................................................................28
Questionnaire.......................................................................................................................28

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Introduction
Title of the Research
This research will deal with the effect that domestic abuse has on the children and the
function of the social worker in helping the children.
Overview of the Topic
The effect of domestic violence is not limited to the victims, in case the victim has
children, and they also become a part of the abuse. The children who witness such as violence
at a tender age, usually themselves become the victim of mental and physical health problems
(www.womenshealth.gov, 2019). According to the Australian government (2019), in the last
few decades the number of children who have witnessed child abuse has increased
considerably. There is plenty of numerical evidence that have shown the increase in numbers
of both domestic violence and a child who is a victim of domestic violence. There are
agencies that can help with domestic; there are social workers who are specialised in women
and child development who can significantly help with the victims of domestic violence
(raisingchildren.net.au, 2019). This research would chalk out the role of the social worker in
dealing with children of domestic violence.
Aim of the Research
The aim of this research is study the role of the social worker in providing support to the
children who have witnessed domestic violemce.

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Objectives of the Research
The research objective is stating what the research aims to analyse. Every research has
a purpose, it tries to look into some social or biological or chemical problems (Hwang et al.,
2017). The study would try to solve this question with the help of few objectives, which are:
 To assess the function of the social service in providing emotional support to the
children have witnessed domestic violence.
 To examine the role social workers in safeguarding the children who have witnessed
domestic violence.
 To recommend effective strategies for the social workers to deal with children who
have been exposed to domestic violence.
Research Question
The questions that this research will answer are:
 What the role of the social worker is in providing emotional support to the children
 What role does the social worker play in safeguarding the rights of the children
 What strategies could be used by the social worker to deal with the children who have
witnessed domestic abuse.
Rationale
The problem of domestic violence have existed in the society for the longest time,
some scholar have said the domestic violence occurs because of the gender disparity that is
seen the society (Walby, Towers & Francis, 2014). In certain relationships, where there is a
perpetrator and a victim, there can also be a third person who is a child of the couple. All
discussions regarding domestic violence focus around the victim who in most cases is a
woman (Gracia, 2014), but what those discussions miss out is the fact that if the couple has
children, then the children go through passive abuse as well (www.cheshire.police.uk, 2019).

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The next phase of domestic violence is seeking help from a professional. There are agencies
which provide help to the victim. Social workers are also trained to help women and children
through this phase of coping up with the violence. Social workers are trained in counselling,
family support and child well-being (raisingchildren.net.au, 2019). This study is conducted to
explain the role of the social workers in dealing with children who have encountered
domestic violence. There are ways in which the social worker is trained in dealing with these
children. If there could be proper regulations which could mandate the support of the social
worker then the child would have received immense help during the trying phase. The
research would delve into the role of these social workers.
Literature Review
Domestic Violence as a Social Problem
Research suggests that women are more prone to domestic violence than man. There
are also many reports that suggest the perpetrator is one person but the family is also equally
responsible for everything that the victims go through (Alokan, 2013). Domestic violence is a
social problem that affects both men and women. Due to the set beliefs we think that the men
are exempted from it but that is hardly the case, (Dutton & White, 2013). There is a study in
Ghana which lists the factors influencing marital violence in women (Tenkorang et al., 2013).
The results suggest that all the perpetrators have a justification to offer which is true in case
of all countries that somehow the perpetrators have a way to justify their action and according
t them it is not a problem it is their entitlement. With these kinds of social problem still
prevalent in societies, the idea of empowerment takes a backseat. The survivors do not feel
empowered and it on the interventionists to make them realise their power (Cattaneo &
Goodman, 2015). Lastly, like all the survivors of rape and violence, women have to deal with
victim blaming (Lila, Gracia & Murgui, 2013).

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Every 1 in 6 Australian women and 1 in 16 men are victims of domestic violence,
since the age of 15years. The frequency of domestic, family and children abuse is high in
Australia —more than 54% of the women have experienced multiple forms of violence.
Domestic violence is a social problem that not only affects the active victim but also the
children who witness it. Children’s exposure to domestic violence has been recognised as a
form of child abuse in Australia (Richards, 2019). According to the Australian department of
criminology, witnessing the domestic abuse can range from hearing it the child being
forcefully asked to participate in it.
Programmes Dealing with Domestic Violence and Child Protection
Broady and Gray (2018) have talked about domestic and family violence (DFV) and
the maltreatment of children. These according to them both of these phenomena appear to be
connected. This article talks about the experience of the family and the child who have
attended different interventions. These families have attended the interventions at
Relationship Australia NSW.
There are many organizations that not only provide early intervention but also provide a long
term follow up of the victims of domestic violence. Long term studies show that there are
victims who if given long term treatment the quality of their life improve (Baird, Salmon &
White, 2013). Following up on the cases of domestic violence should be mandated, social
workers should treat them as the primary duty to follow up on victim.
Researchers have also studied the programmes that deal with the perpetrators
(Thomas et al., 2013), there are a lot of programmes like this in Europe but there are no
evidences saying that one of these programs is better or effective than the other. Although
research suggest that the quality of treatment that these programmes offer could be improved
nevertheless there are plenty opportunities to seek help.

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Problems Faced by the Social Worker in Dealing with Children of Domestic
Abuse
Johansen, Svendsen and Sundet (2017), talk about the function of the social workers
in in dealing with the children of are victims of domestic abuse. The research shows the
dilemmas that the social worker faces when they deal with victims of domestic violence and
the children who are a part of those families. The main problem that they experience is from
being an outsider to being an insider the lives of the victims.
Some scholars claim that the researches that occur around the role of social
workers often ignore the mental wellness of the workers are dealing with such problems
every day (Kulkani et al., 2013). McFadden, Campbell and Taylor (2014) talk about the stress
that comes with being a social worker dealing with the protection of the child. The authors
have reviewed 65 articles to find out the exhaustion that the social workers have to deal with
when handling children. The authors have identified 9 themes that can be useful for either an
individual social worker or a group dealing with child protective services. These themes
included, support of the social worker, compassion in dealing with the victims, child welfare,
coping among others.
Role of Intervention in Cases of Domestic Violence and Child Care
Featherstone, Morris and White talk about the difference between moral support and
intervention in case of domestic violence and child protection. The essay talks about the pain
and difficulty that the victims of domestic violence has to go through and the role that the
social workers play in morally supporting the victims of domestic violence. The essay also
talks about the benefits that early intervention has on the victims. The essay also argues that
the best support that the chid and their parent can receive is from their extended family.

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Gap in Literature
The research that has been done in the field of children who have been a part of
domestic violence covers a lot of grounds. There are researches that talk about the various
intervention programmes that are conducted by an individual or an organisation. Such
researches claim that the although the experience of every individual in dealing with the pain
is different but the child and the mother should be treated together that helps both of them
cope with the situation in a better manner but it does not talk about the problems that the
social workers have to deal with while working with a victim of domestic violence.
There are other researches that talk about the problems that the social workers deal
with but do not outline a proper method that the social workers can follow while dealing with
these kids or these victims. Some of these researches have listed down factors that can help
the social workers do their job effectively like helping the victims during the coping stage can
improve the chances of permanent mental health problems. It also talks about the positive
effect of early intervention; research says that early intervention among the victim of
domestic violence can help the victims from getting permanent mental health problems.
According to all most all research in this field of domestic violence, the victim is not the only
one who has to deal with the aftermath, the child is in the relationship also runs a risk of
getting permanent physical and mental health disorder.
All of researches have talked about the problems that the children enduring domestic
violence face and how important it is for the social workers to intervene early and help
protect the child. However none of the researches have given a clear guideline of the role of
the social worker, the exact areas where they are supposed to extend the help or a proper
guideline that has to be followed while dealing with the children. There is a gap in this area,

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this research will try to find out the role that the social worker play, the ways in which she/he
can be useful and how to go about when faced with the situation of domestic violence.
Research Methodology
Data Collection
The research will be done by collecting primary data through the qualitative method
of interview (Richard, 2013). A questionnaire will be prepared with open ended questions
and it will be distributed to the target population. Once the date is gathered through survey,
further data analysis will be done. Secondary data will be also be used to see what role does
the social care service providers have when they work with the victims of domestic abuse.
Sample Size
The sample population is determined from the objective of the research; sample is the
specific group of people who qualify to be interviewed for the study (Etikan, Musa &
Alkassim, 2016). The sample size for the study will be 20. Social workers will be interviewed
for this research.
Sampling Method
Sampling method is referred to as the process by which the sample is selected. The
sampling method that will be used for this research is non- probability homogenous sampling
(Etikan, Musa & Alkassim, 2016).
Data Analysis Method
Once the data is collected, it will be divided into various themes and then analysed.
Graphical methods of analysing data provide useful diagnostic tools for confirming the
assumptions that were made through the data, or, when there is some difference in the

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assumption made and data collected, graphical representation makes it clearer to understand
and chalk out a plan (Chambers, 2017).
Limitations of the Research
The limitations of this research are:
 Budget Deficit
The budget of this research is low so the results will not as effective as it could have been.
There could have been other research methods that could be employed but because of the low
budget it could not be done.
 Sample Size
The sample size of the research was not enough to come to a definitive conclusion. The
opinion of 20 people is very less compared to the population of the country.

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GANTT chart
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Activities
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Research topic
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Review
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Data collection
Data analysis
Final business
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GANTT Chart
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Budget Chart
Conveyance Cost $15
Statistical Analysis $5
Transcription Services $5
Publication Cost $10
Library Fee $5
Total Budget $40
Fig 2
Budget Chart
Source: (Created by the Author)
Ethical Issues
Research proposals or projects that gather information from human subjects are
conducted by individual or organization in the fulfilment of: honours degree, masters, or PhD
(federation.edu.au, 2019). Research involving any interaction with human beings has some
ethical considerations that are to be followed. Ethical conduct does not only mean doing what
is right, it also means making sure that the fellow human who has agreed to be the subject of
the research, his/her rights is also protected. The ‘National Statement on Ethic Conduct in
Human Research’ are guidelines that deals with the ethical questions in a research involving
human subject (www.nhmrc.gov.au, 2019), these guidelines do not limit themselves to the
things that should or not be done in a research, they take into consideration the rights and
liberties of the human subject, what can or cannot be done.

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According to the National Statement there are two things has to be considered while
dealing with a human subject, firstly, when a human subject decides who participate in the
study, he/she agrees to work with the researcher, they have a certain kind of agreement with
the researcher. The trust that they bestow on the researcher makes in mandatory for them to
keep in mind the rights of the subject. Secondly, the subjects that participate in the research
personally gain nothing, they do it so that they can contribute to the common good, and they
do it so that human beings can benefit from it. Keeping this in mind, the researcher should
not exploit the subjects. In case of this research the, researcher has to keep in mind that they
are dealing with social workers, who already do a very hard task of taking care for people
who have suffered in life, the researcher should make sure that the social workers are not
coerced into answering they do not want do. The researcher should not force the social
workers to divulge information about their client.
The data collection method that is used in the research also has ethical considerations
which are to be met. While collecting the data, the questionnaire that is prepared for the
interview or survey should not infringe on the privacy of the subject. Personal questions have
to be avoided so that the subjects do not feel exploited by the researcher. In this research,
especially, the researcher should not ask any the social worker any personal question such as
the amount of money he or she is earning, this question is nowhere related to the subject of
domestic violence, hence should not be answered. If the subject demands refuse to disclose
his/her name during the research, the researcher should make sure that the confidentiality of
the subject is maintained. If there is a person who will transcript the interview the researcher
needs to make sure that the transcript service provider is also on board with the
confidentiality clause. The consent of the interviewee is also important; the researcher should
make sure that the subject has given his/her consent to do the research (MJ, 2019). After the
collection of the data comes the stage where that data has to be analysed. During the analysis

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of data, the researcher should not use any fake data to manipulate the results of the data. In
order to prove the hypothesis the researcher might manipulate the data, use fake data to bring
favourable outcome. Manipulation of data is also considered as a breach of the ethical
standards of the research.
Three areas of ethical concerns can be delineated from this research:
Merit of the Research
According to the ‘National Statement on Ethical Conduct in Human Research’ the
research should contribute of the improvement of the society in general or it has to contribute
to certain ideas of social welfare. The methods of the research have to be designed in a
manner that will help to answer the research questions and fulfil the aims of the research.
This research will help to understand clearly the role that the social service providers play in
the protection of the child in cases of domestic violence. The merit of the research lies on the
fact that it brings out new guidelines showing the exact role of the social worker in cases f
dealing with children who have grown up with domestic violence.
Safety of the Subjects
The Human Research Ethics Committee at the Federation University of Australia
states that the subjects who have voluntarily participated in the research should not be
harmed. The participants should understand the research, the benefits that they will get by
participating it and the impact of the research. The subjects should not be made any false
promises. In this research the social workers should clearly understand that this research
would benefit them in the sense that the guidelines for the role of the social worker would
help them do their job better while dealing with a child who is a victim of domestic abuse.

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Justice
No one participating in the study should be coerced into it. Everyone should willingly
participate, if a subject does not want to be a part of the study, he/she should be left alone.
Institutionalized children and prisoners cannot be part of the research (Adams, 2019). They
do not have the autonomy to freely participate in the research. In this research, the subjects
are social worker and social welfare professionals. Although the majority of the study deals
with the children who is the victim of domestic violence, but the main objective of the study
is to talk about the role of the social workers in dealing with kids of domestic violence. The
subjects of the study are the social service provider and the not the children. The researcher
should make sure that he/she does not interview children or coerce the social worker into
giving confidential information about the victims.
These are the various ethical considerations that this research has to do adhere by. From
protecting the subject, to maintaining confidentiality to making sure that the research ahs
some merit and benefits. All of these have to be followed while doing the research.

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Appendix
Questionnaire
1. Name:
2. Age:
3. Years of Experience:
4. How many cases of domestic violence are reported every month?
5. How often is children part of the family with domestic violence?
6. How is the child affected by the violence is the family? Does it have any long time
effect on the mental health conditions of the child?
7. What is the initial reaction of the child after being rescued by a social service
provided?
8. In the case of domestic violence, usually is the father the victim or the mother?
9. Does the reaction of the child change with the gender of the parent?
10. How often is the extended family aware of the violence?
11. If in case the extended family does not know about the violence, do they get the
custody of the child?
12. When the parent is rescued from a domestic violence, who takes the responsibility of
the child?
13. If the child who have been a victim domestic violence is below the age of 10 years,
does she/he understand the situation? If no then what measures are taken to safeguard
the child?
14. Where do the victim and the child stay once they are rescued from the violent home?
15. Is there any way by which long term care can be provided to the victim and the child?

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16. Do the social workers have to deal with the law enforcement officers once the crime
is reported by the family?
17. If yes, then what are the protocols for it?
18. Are there any separate guideline provided when the child has to interact with the law
enforcement officer?
19. Are there any guideline provided to the social care providers when dealing with the
children of domestic violence?
20. If yes, do they cover all terrain or does it need to be amended?