Is Romania a Child-Centered society? The Attitude of Social Workers to Family Violence Exerted on children
Is Romania a Child-Centered society? The Attitude of Social Workers to Family Violence Exerted on children

Summary/Abstract: When it comes to violence against children, governments seek to develop a flawless legal frame, institutions and procedures and give less attention to the quality of human resource. Unfortunately, Romania does not represent an exception. Even if our national legislation defines social workers as the frontline workers in cases of family violence, their role in such cases is of secondary importance for the authorities. In this respect, on the basis of ten interviews conducted with social workers from the General Directorates of Social Work and Child Protection, this study aims at exploring their attitude towards the problem of violence against children in the family. Implications for social work practice are discussed.

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