| Social work is not immune to our increasingly violent
society. New research indicates that at least a quarter of professional social workers
will confront a violent situation on the job. Half of all human services professionals
will experience client violence at some point during their careers. Security Risk
presents rational approaches for implementing safety guidelines in the social work
environment. Readers will learn how to recognize potential violence and apply prevention
guidelines, specific personal and professional safeguards, and intervention strategies for
violent situations. Without question, safety concerns must become a priority in the
profession. This manual provides easily applied methods and strategies for enhancing
personal safety while remaining cognizant of the supportive, empathetic role of social
workers.
Special Features
- Defines the dilemma and incidence of and reasons for increasing violence toward social
workers
- Addresses the different types of violence, noting the need for appropriate responses to
each
- Identifies risk factors and delineates the degree of danger in different settings
- Discusses preventive techniques and strategies, including interview pointers,
environmental safeguards, and response planning
- Offers suggestions on managing the aftermath of a violent encounter
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