FULL GROUP PRESENTATION

Topic: Families Experiencing Domestic Violence

(4 people · ~10 minutes total)

🟦 SLIDE 1 – Introduction (Speaker 1)

📝 Slide content:
Topic: Families experiencing DV
Focus: Power, oppression & intervention
Social work role
Script:
Hello everyone, today our group will be discussing families experiencing domestic violence as a
vulnerable population.
Domestic violence is a significant social issue that affects individuals, families, and communities across
Australia.
In this presentation, we will explore how power, oppression, and exploitation operate within
domestic violence, and how social workers can respond using ethical, legal, and culturally informed
approaches.
First, I will introduce the client group.

🟦 SLIDE 2 – Client Group Description (Speaker 1)

Slide content:
Victims: women, children, sometimes men
Forms: physical, emotional, financial, coercive control
Occurs within family/intimate relationships
Script:
Families experiencing domestic violence include individuals subjected to abuse within intimate or
family relationships.
Victims are most commonly women and children, although men can also be affected.
Domestic violence is not limited to physical abuse — it also includes emotional, psychological,
financial abuse, and coercive control.
These forms of abuse often occur repeatedly and escalate over time, creating long-term harm and
trauma.
I will now hand over to discuss power and oppression.

🟦 SLIDE 3 – Power, Oppression & Exploitation (Speaker 2)

Slide content:
Power & control
Gender inequality
Coercive control
Cycle of violence
Script:
Domestic violence is fundamentally about power and control.
Perpetrators use abusive behaviours to dominate and control victims, limiting their autonomy and
independence.
From an anti-oppressive practice perspective, domestic violence is linked to broader social
inequalities, including gender inequality and patriarchal structures.
Victims may experience isolation, fear, and dependency, which reinforces the power imbalance.
Additionally, the cycle of violence makes it difficult for victims to leave abusive relationships.
Next, we will examine legal, ethical, and human rights considerations.

🟦 SLIDE 4 – Legal, Ethical & Human Rights (Speaker 2)

Slide content:
Domestic Violence laws (Australia)
Protection orders
AASW Code of Ethics
Human rights: safety & dignity
Script:
In Australia, domestic violence is addressed through legal frameworks such as intervention orders,
which aim to protect victims from further harm.
However, legal systems can sometimes be difficult to access, particularly for vulnerable individuals.
Social workers are guided by the AASW Code of Ethics, which emphasises the importance of
promoting safety, dignity, and social justice.
From a human rights perspective, every individual has the right to live free from violence and fear.
Despite these protections, many victims face barriers to accessing support.
I will now hand over to discuss cultural and diversity issues.

🟦 SLIDE 5 – Cultural & Diversity Issues (Speaker 3)

Slide content:
Cultural stigma
Language barriers
Immigration/visa dependency
Intersectionality
Script:
Cultural and diversity factors significantly influence how domestic violence is experienced and
addressed.
In some cultures, there may be stigma associated with speaking out about abuse, which can
discourage victims from seeking help.
Language barriers and lack of culturally appropriate services can further limit access to support.
Additionally, individuals on temporary visas may fear deportation, making them more vulnerable to
abuse.
Using an intersectional approach helps social workers understand how factors such as culture,
gender, and migration status interact to shape experiences of oppression.
Next, we will discuss social work interventions.

🟦 SLIDE 6 – Social Work Interventions (Speaker 3)

Slide content:
Micro: safety planning, counselling
Mezzo: support services, shelters
Macro: advocacy, policy change
Script:
Social workers play a crucial role in responding to domestic violence at multiple levels.
At the micro level, they provide safety planning, crisis intervention, and emotional support to victims.
At the mezzo level, social workers connect clients to services such as shelters, legal aid, and support
groups.
At the macro level, they advocate for stronger policies, increased funding for services, and greater
awareness of domestic violence.
These interventions are guided by empowerment and strengths-based approaches, helping clients
regain control over their lives.
I will now present a practical example.

🟦 SLIDE 7 – Practice Example (Speaker 4)

Slide content:
DV case scenario
Social worker actions
Script:
For example, a social worker may support a woman experiencing domestic violence who is afraid to
leave her partner due to financial dependence.
The social worker can assist in developing a safety plan, including identifying safe places and
emergency contacts.
They may also connect her with a women’s shelter and legal services to obtain a protection order.
Emotional support and counselling are also essential to help the client process trauma and rebuild
confidence.
This example demonstrates how social workers address both immediate safety and long-term
wellbeing.
🟦 SLIDE 8 – Conclusion (Speaker 4)
Slide content:
DV = power & oppression
Role of social work
Need for systemic change
Script:
In conclusion, domestic violence is a complex issue rooted in power imbalances and social inequality.
Families experiencing domestic violence face significant barriers, including fear, stigma, and limited
access to support.
Social workers play a vital role in addressing these challenges through ethical practice, culturally
informed approaches, and multi-level interventions.
Ultimately, addressing domestic violence requires both individual support and broader social change.
Thank you for listening.

📚 REFERENCES (Add to last slide)

Use simple academic references:
AASW Code of Ethics (2020)
Trotter, C. (2022) Collaborative Family Work
Heise (1998) – Violence against women framework
Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW, DV stats)