ABSTRACT
The need to identify and assist victims of domestic violence will remain an issue as long as society is not violence free. Insofar as clients who suffer domestic violence seek professional help for mental health is-
5 sues, clinical psychologists play an important role in the detection and treatment of this problem. It has become common practice for psychologists to routinely assess areas of client safety such as risk of harm to self or others. The questions are as follows: Do practicing
10 psychologists routinely screen clients for harm experienced at the hands of an intimate partner? What methods of screening do they use, and what factors may affect their screening practices? These questions are addressed in this exploratory survey, and practice and
15 research recommendations are provided based on survey results.
