The role of the psychotherapist in working with victims and perpetrators of school violence Cover Image

Rola psychoterapeuty w pracy z ofiarami i sprawcami przemocy szkolnej
The role of the psychotherapist in working with victims and perpetrators of school violence

Author(s): Włodzimierz Świątek
Subject(s): Social Sciences, Education
Published by: Uniwersytet Jana Długosza w Częstochowie
Keywords: drama triangle; victim; prosecutor; rescuer; violence;

Summary/Abstract: In the article the author attempts to describe the role of the psychotherapist within the contextof therapy with victims and perpetrators of school violence. Basing his argumentation on twocharacteristic case studies regarding the behaviour of victims and perpetrators of this kind of violence,the author provides examples of various behaviours, emotions, feelings and reactions experiencedby them. Particular attention is given to the analysis of the abuse-related trauma and conflictsand the search for effective copying or preventive strategies. Two case studies are an importantpart of the article, as they offer a practical illustration of how a therapist can help and supportthe clients who want to cope with the abuse-related trauma. The analysis of the case studiesallows the reader to investigate practical aspects of the search for effective solutions which mayhelp both victims and abusers. The premises examined in the article are well-documented in lightof cited research, where detailed descriptions may be found in the extensive overview of relevantsubject literature.

  • Issue Year: 2016
  • Issue No: 5
  • Page Range: 47-72
  • Page Count: 26
  • Language: Polish