Conclusion
What has this dissertation aimed to do
Avenues for further research
Implications for practice
What does the literature say about
The context of DVA
The causes of DVA
The social work responses to DVA
Where is there a lack of research?
What does this all mean for social work practice?
How can social workers improve the current situation?
The bigger picture
Austerity and a rolling back of the welfare state
This means a reduction in services & limited resources
Lack of political support for intensive "treatment"
Social work is doing
Child protection social work is not the problem
The problem is a lack of statutory support for adult victims of DVA
Adult victims of DVA, mostly women, should be better accounted for within legislation
Social worker attitudes - studies of case notes
What really works?