James & Gilliland (2017, p. 287) noted, there is no more anxiety-provoking call for a police officer than a domestic disturbance call. The calls far outnumber other types of police call in which the possibility of violence, injury, and death exists to both civilians and police (Benjamin &Walz, 1983). On that account, when the victim of domestic violence come into an emergency shelter, needing support emotional and physical, to cope with their trauma, and a collaboration between local and government agencies that are linked through Victim Services of Toronto, would be able to assist and lessen their trauma. Victim Services of Toronto, provide instant crisis response intervention …show more content…
I would speak and collaborate with them on the services that are available and how they can obtain it. I want clients to know I will assist them in each step and process they will undertake, as well as step back from their case if that is necessary. I’ll sit with them and call and apply for each service they might need for themselves and their children, such as housing, financial aid, and counseling. I would maintain a respectful, professional manner towards another colleague, for the best interest of my client and their well-being. If there are difficulties between myself and any colleague, I would make sure to resolve it in a professional manner and make sure my client's needs are always …show more content…
Therefore, maintaining a professional standard constantly will ensure any misinterpretation of my assistance and support—as love. That said, my own behaviour towards clients could also take on an unprofessional role, which would cloud my judgment and the client's well-being and health wouldn’t be foremost in my mind. In addition, clients might have difficulty with my religious belief or race and refuse my aid. My own bias towards clients can as well encumber my ability to help and provide the best care to my clients.
Conclusion
Overall, domestic violence can change families into single parents, trying to cope with the stress of a new way of life, as well as dealing with physical and emotional issues, can be difficult. However, through all that, clients will be able to rely on professionals to collaborate with agencies that provide services to meet their needs and help to foster their