Calgary Counselling Centre for the Alberta Centre for Child, Family and Community Research: Calgary, AB
Advanced_FV_Training_Literature_Review.pdf (PDF, 3286MB)
Protecting Alberta family members from family violence is a priority for the multiple systems and service providers involved with these families. Alberta Human Services: Child Intervention (HS:CI) personnel play an essential role in assessing the risks and needs of families who come into contact with Child Intervention services. However, Child Intervention staff indicate a need for education and training in order to enhance their understanding and ability to effectively work with family violence clients.
This literature review on family violence training for Child Intervention staff was conducted as part of a collaborative research project between Alberta Human Services: Child Intervention, Family Violence Prevention and Homeless Supports (FVPHS); Alberta Centre for Child, Family and Community Research and Calgary Research; and Calgary Counselling Centre. The purpose of this literature review was to provide information on best and promising practices in the areas of risk assessment and safety planning when family violence is a concern as well as training programs for Child Intervention staff that address family violence casework. This review will contribute to the on-going development of the Casework Practice Model utilized by HS:CI and inform the development of a framework for advanced family violence training for Child Intervention staff in Alberta. Critical points identified in this literature review are highlighted.
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