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Author:

CONNOR Pamela D.; et al.;

Title:

Overcoming barriers in intimate partner violence education and training of graduate social work students.

Reference:

Journal of Teaching in Social Work, 32(1), January-March 2012, pp.29-45.

ISSN paper:

0884-1233

ISSN online:

1540-7349

Abstract:

Intimate partner violence (IPV) is a highly prevalent and persistent problem in social work, and often invades the personal lives of social workers and students. While there is evidence suggesting that both professionals and students are often victims of IPV, students continue to lack fundamental knowledge of IPV. This study addresses the need for increased IPV education and training for social work students and professionals by measuring IPV education, knowledge, and attitudes among 56 graduate social work students, while also examining the incidence of student personal experience with IPV and exploring the role this experience plays in identifying and safely intervening in IPV situations. The study determined the amount of IPV training prior to and during graduate school, evaluated the perceived sufficiency of this training and assessed students’ knowledge and attitudes about PIV. Findings revealed that 45% received 1 to 5 hours of IPV training, with 30% having no training at all. Only 14% had 6 to 15 hours training and 11% receiving more than 15 hours. However, 73% had personal IPV experience, either through family or associates. Implications for practice are discussed.

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Format:

article;

Topics:

attitudes; domestic violence; partner abuse; social work education; student social workers;

Content Type:

research;

Country/Region:

United States;

Record ID:

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