English - Ontario Association of Children's Aid Societies

The model below shows elements involved in creating child, family and community
safety.
Elements of a Shared Care Model for Child and Family Safety
This model highlights how child welfare professionals and families can work with
formal and informal supports as part of the safety plan and ongoing interventions.
A systemic and holistic approach yields more effective results to support all family
members who are experiencing family violence. Ensure that you engage the family in
developing the shared care plan. The relationship between the family and supports
is not one-dimensional but rather fluid between the family and support system.
DYNAMICS OF FAMILY VIOLENCE SITUATIONS
The list below shows the many reasons Aboriginal women stay in violent situations.
Many of the reasons identified are related to socio-economic conditions or not
wanting to disrupt community relationships. The varied reasons show all the many
ways individuals are affected by violent behaviour and why a holistic approach is
important to protect and heal all members of the family. These factors need to be
addressed if women are to begin to move forward and address the violence in their
families’ lives.
Family violence situations require an immediate holistic response. Some suggestions
from the focus group participants included:
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> > Hold an immediate case conference (or a circle) including extended family,
community members and key services