Abstract
1. The Multidisciplinary Case Conference (MDCC) is a mechanism which assembles a team of professionals from health, legal and social services disciplines in Hong Kong to assess and handle family violence cases.
2. The procedures on conducting an MDCC can be found in the procedural guides for handling child abuse cases and battered spouse cases (Social Welfare Department, 2004, 2007).
3. This chapter examines the handling procedures for an MDCC and the functions it serves in tackling child and spouse abuse cases.
4. Development and improvement of the MDCC to further promote and protect the welfare of victims and their families are also explored.
2. The procedures on conducting an MDCC can be found in the procedural guides for handling child abuse cases and battered spouse cases (Social Welfare Department, 2004, 2007).
3. This chapter examines the handling procedures for an MDCC and the functions it serves in tackling child and spouse abuse cases.
4. Development and improvement of the MDCC to further promote and protect the welfare of victims and their families are also explored.
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | Preventing Family Violence |
| Subtitle of host publication | A Multidisciplinary Approach |
| Editors | Ko-Ling Chan |
| Place of Publication | Hong Kong |
| Publisher | Hong Kong University Press |
| Chapter | 12 |
| Pages | 303-314 |
| ISBN (Print) | 9789888083787 |
| Publication status | Published - 2012 |
| Externally published | Yes |
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SDG 16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
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