Study Guide

Objective

You are familiar with the definitions, concepts and theories of violence as well as some characteristics of violence as a phenomenon. You deepen your abilities of bringing up violence in client work discussions. You are familiar with the central legislation, service system and actors of violence prevention work. You know main methods of violence prevention work and are capable of working within the subject of violence with different kinds of clients, taking also ethical issues into account. You can anticipate violent situations in client work and have the skills and knowledge to act with clients who behave violently.

Content

How is violence defined and explained through different theories? What are the main concepts of violence prevention work? What are the characteristics of domestic violence? How do you bring up violence in client work discussions? What do the key legislation, service system and actors of violence prevention work involve? What are the key methods of violence prevention work with different clients? What kinds of ethical issues relate to violence prevention work and how are they taken into account in client work? How to prevent violence in client work situations and how to act with violently behaving clients?