Citation

Hamlin ER. Soc. Work 1991; 36(5): 402-406.

Affiliation

Social Work Services, William Beaumont Army Medical Center, El Paso, TX.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1991, National Association of Social Workers)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

1925701

Abstract

Fragmentation and lack of communication plague agencies that serve families in which spouse abuse occurs. Spouse-abuse families may have service needs that span the fields of medical, legal, and social services; law enforcement; and employment. This article provides a brief overview of the multiple service needs of spouse-abuse families and describes a framework for developing, organizing, and implementing a community-based spouse abuse protection and family preservation team. The proposed model recognizes the needs of victims, perpetrators, and their family members.

Language: en