Noёl Bridget Busch / Terry A. Wolfer
Dilemmas in Gender-Based Violence: Decision Cases for Interdisciplinary Practice presents a collection of unresolved scenarios that invite rigorous discussion in courses on leadership, ethics, power, access, professional identity, institutional accountability, and the complexities of interdisciplinary and organizational practice. Each case engages learners in analyzing ethical dilemmas related to interpersonal violence, with attention to administrative conduct and professional responsibilities. The text is intended to foster the development of principled decision-making, ethical reasoning, and trauma-informed practice in interdisciplinary contexts.This volume features decision cases from settings including law enforcement, healthcare, higher education, and community agencies. Topics include confidentiality, professional boundaries, interagency coordination, discrimination, microaggressions, sexual assault, and role expectations. Cases are designated as introductory, intermediate, or advanced practice, enabling instructors to scaffold learning across a curriculum based on students’ readiness and course objectives. Each case is supported by teaching notes and analytic frameworks that guide facilitation, emphasizing the identification of relevant facts, mapping of stakeholder obligations, and recognizing institutional and policy constraints.Dilemmas in Gender-Based Violence is well-suited for undergraduate and graduate courses in social work, criminal justice, healthcare administration, leadership studies, and higher education administration.
