Crossing Knowledge Boundaries in Interprofessional Collaborations
Abstract This article investigates the interprofessional collaboration between the police and Child Welfare Service, in cases of domestic violence against children. We apply a knowledge sharing lens when exploring possible knowledge boundaries to address what constitutes a common ground...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Scandinavian University Press
2020-01-01
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| Series: | Nordic Journal of Studies in Policing |
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| Online Access: | https://www.idunn.no/njsp/2020/02/crossing_knowledge_boundaries_ininterprofessional_collabor |
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| Summary: | Abstract
This article investigates the interprofessional collaboration
between the police and Child Welfare Service, in cases of domestic
violence against children. We apply a knowledge sharing lens when
exploring possible knowledge boundaries to address what constitutes
a common ground and therefore a common interprofessional practice
between the two professions. We found knowledge boundaries between
the two professions. In particular, we identify differences in legislation,
duties of confidentiality, but also sources of more complex challenges,
such as: (1) different definitions of what constitutes violence
and when it should be reported; and (2) different professional understandings
of the best interests of the child, and the best procedures for
investigating perpetrator(s), The result is a challenging division
of responsibilities, which can be explained as limited knowledge
sharing, limited knowledge of each other’s professional roles, and
a lack of confidence in the competence of professional counterparts.
We argue that the knowledge boundaries between the professions could
be reduced through the development of joint knowledge sharing practices.
This would mean that each profession’s knowledge would have to be
translated as meaningful and respected. Knowledge sharing has the
ultimate aim of transforming each profession’s own professional
knowledge and thus developing mutual knowledge in an interprofessional
practice. |
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| ISSN: | 2703-7045 |