Strengthening Relationships: Children’s Participation in a Family Group Approach to Family Violence

• Published in: Families in society Vol. 105; no. 3; pp. 473 - 484
• Main Authors: Pennell, Joan, Basque, Kristen, Najenson, Ruth, Nixon, Paul, Inglis, Sharon
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Los Angeles, CA SAGE Publications 01.07.2024; Sage Publications Ltd
• Subjects: Child welfare; Children; Cultural groups; Domestic violence; Families & family life; Family group conferences; Family relations; Relatives; inclusion; domestic abuse; subjects of practice; antioppressive practice; abuse/neglect/violence; cultural diversity; family violence; modes of practice; equity issues/human rights/social justice; child welfare; children’s rights; multicultural issues and diversity
• ISSN: 1044-3894; 1945-1350
• DOI: 10.1177/10443894231224837

Family violence strains family relationships and cultural ties. A family group approach strengthens these relationships by centering the family, their relatives, and close supports in safeguarding all members. Risk-averse jurisdictions, however, may prohibit the practice, and workers may hesitate to...