Family violence, sexual assault and child wellbeing workforces come from different theoretical backgrounds and frameworks of practice. It is important for agencies and teams to select which framework suits them best for their work and their role.
The frameworks provided are not exhaustive. They are included to describe how they might inform supervision. Further reading is provided at the end of the guidelines for more in-depth exploration of each framework.
Trauma-informed framework
Trauma-informed framework recognises that when staff feel consciously or unconsciously unsafe, the brain–body response interferes with decision-making and self-regulation.
Trauma- and violence-informed framework
A trauma- and violence-informed framework expands on the concept of trauma-informed supervision.
Attachment-based framework
Attachment-based framework incorporates an understanding of adult attachment theory and its potential impact on supervisory relationships and practice.
Strengths-based framework
A strengths-based approach is a theory that represents a ‘paradigmatic shift away from problem-focused approaches’, to focus on resilience, growth and empowerment.
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