title: A review of intimate partner violence for case managers.
abstract: This article provides case managers with updated information on intimate partner violence. Case managers provide an important role in the identification, treatment, and prevention of intimate partner violence. Current federal laws provide direction and funding for a complex network of services for survivors. Effective identification involves screening and assessing risk of harm, severity of violence, and the survivor's readiness for change. Care planning involves working with the survivor and their families to build protective skills, make a safety plan, and build their life independent of violence.
authors.affiliation: Social Work, Women, Gender and Sexuality Studies, Southern Illinois University Carbondale, IL 62901-4329, USA. dreuth@siu.edu
authors.forename: Laura Dreuth
authors.initials: LD
authors.lastname: Zeman
authors.affiliation: Social Work, Women, Gender and Sexuality Studies, Southern Illinois University Carbondale, IL 62901-4329, USA.
authors.forename: Jayme
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Swanke
mesh_terms: D019090:Case Management / Q000458:organization & administration*; D006801:Humans; D007398:Interpersonal Relations; D011640:Public Policy; D013179:Spouse Abuse / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000517:prevention & control*; D017741:Survivors / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D014481:United States