Description
Introduction: Why Violence Is an Issue for Social Work Practice I. Violence and Social Work Practice 1. Violence in Our Society and in Our Workplace 2. Overview of the Incidence and Prevalence of Client Violence toward Social Workers II. Issues Related to the Risk Assessment of Violent Clients 3. Understanding Client-Initiated Property Damage and Threats 4. Understanding Client-Initiated Physical Attacks 5. Risk Factors Associated with Violent Behavior III. The Instructional Package 6. The Risk Assessment of Violent Clients 7. Approaching and Engaging the Violent Client 8. Intervention Modalities for Treating the Violent Client 9. Strategies to Prevent Client Violence in Office and Field Settings 10. General Strategies for the Prevention of Violence 11. When Client Violence Occurs: The Multidimensional Impact on Social Workers 12. Future Directions for Practice and Policy Appendix 1: Client Violence toward Social Workers Survey Questionnaire Appendix 2: A Model Syllabus for a Course on Understanding and Managing Violence and Safety in Social Work Practice