In my graduation thesis, I explored work with perpetrators of intimate partner violence at the Social Work Center Spodnje Podravje, Ptuj unit. My research aimed to understand how this center handles perpetrators of intimate partner violence, focusing on which social work concepts the professional staff relies on and how the center collaborates with other institutions. I was also interested in the correlation between the cultural background of perpetrators and the frequency of intimate partner violence, as well as in examining gender differences in violence cases at the center. Additionally, I examined whether social workers could maintain the principle of impartiality in such a specific field of work and how they achieve this. Lastly, I focused on the well-being of the social workers, investigating the challenges they face when working with perpetrators of violence and the strategies they use to manage these challenges and maintain overall well-being. I collected data at the Social Work Center Spodnje Podravje, Ptuj unit, through semi-structured interviews with six experienced social workers who shared their invaluable insights from years of practice. The core findings suggest that successful work with perpetrators of intimate partner violence, which leads to the cessation of violence and adoption of new behavioral patterns, is rooted in a respectful working relationship and support, along with a clear message about the unacceptability of violence and close collaboration among the social workers at the center, as well as with other institutions. This approach facilitates a comprehensive and holistic resolution of the issue.
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