SOCIALINĖS PAGALBOS GALIMYBĖS ARTIMOJE APLINKOJE SMURTAUJANČIAM VYRUI

The article adresses the problem of social work support to domestically violent males. The causes of violence and the process of help and resocialization are discussed. The research results reveal that domestically violent males receive informational, legal, psychological and social help, however, the component of social-psychological help is underdeveloped, lack of involvement of social workers is felt. Possibilities of social work support are underutilized, social workers rarely participate in the whole of support process. Usually the role of social worker is carried out by probation officers.KEY WORDS: domestic violence, social work support, social work.DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.15181/tbb.v68i3.88