Promoting Non-Violence: Social Work Conversations about Violence (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781138097551)

Gerry Heery is a registered Independent Social Worker, Trainer and Consultant. He began his career as a residential social worker in 1978 and has continued to work with people across the family and childcare and criminal justice systems in Belfast and Northern Ireland. Much of his practice has been with those whose use of violence is causing harm and distress within relationships, families and communities. He has contributed to, developed and published a range of interventions aimed at helping those who have been using such violence to desist. He lives in Belfast with his wife Máire, and has five children and two grandchildren.