I stunden - Att möta familjer i kris när barn berättat om våld i hemmet

Sammanfattning: The aim of this study is to investigate how a specific crisis support in a Swedish municipality is functioning. The study also aims to investigate social workers’ perceptions of this crisis support as well as its success factors and development areas. Four social workers who have experience of the specific crisis support participated in individual interviews. The resultsshow the general perception being that the crisis support is effective. Areas for development are also presented, including skills development and continuity in work with violenceexposed children and their families. The material was analyzed using attachment theory and systems theory as a base. The results show the receptibility of people in crisis and that it is necessary for people to receive professional support in difficult situations, matching findings from previous studies. The results confirm the importance of early support in a crisis process where child maltreatment is reported.