Client Violence in Social Work Practice: Prevention, Intervention, and Research

By Christina E. Newhill

Book Overview

Presenting practical strategies for violence assessment and prevention that are grounded in solid empirical research, this book helps practitioners and agencies provide state-of-the-art treatment to aggressive clients while reducing violence risks. Effective methods are described together with specific recommendations for approaching, engaging, and intervening with violent clients in both office and field settings. Skills development exercises and guidelines for developing and implementing an agency safety plan enhance the book's utility as a training tool and professional resource.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1593850387
• ISBN13: 9781593850388
• Release Date: January 2004
• Publisher: Guilford Publications
• Length: 278 Pages
• Weight: 0.90 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.1" x 8.8"

Customer Reviews

A must for entering into the field of social work and/or social services

After coordinating field experiences for Social Work students this book is a great find! It looks at the research, prevention and the responsibilities of the agencies. My hat is off to Dr. Newhill.

Excellent Research and Practical Guide

This book has the most comprehensive research data on worker safety I've come across. It presents this in an interesting, readable fashion. It also includes practical application information for agency personnel dealing with safety issues. I highly recommend this book for those who are preparing trainings or want to self-educate about safety in the social service workplace.