Examines client violence and illustrates the ways in which it is manifested, the risk factors for violent behavior, and the ways in which incidents psychologically and physically affect clinicians. Recommends strategies and policies that social workers and agencies can implement to protect frontline workers from violence without compromising…

Reports that threats of violence and actual assaults against therapists are both real and frequent occupational hazards. Offers suggestions for prevention of violence such as anticipating the behavior, having well defined procedures for managing the behavior, and helping the patient verbalize angry or resentful feelings. (LLL)

This article reviews the social science, legal, and criminal justice literature regarding interventions used to stop domestic violence. Examines the theoretical foundations and effectiveness of police interventions, the use of protective orders, prosecutions and victim advocacy, court responses, and coordinated community responses to domestic…

Findings relating to school social workers (N=1,200) from a national survey on school violence are presented. Concerns for personal safety and their effects on programs, services and programs in schools, training needs, and social workers' involvement with violence intervention are discussed. Strategies for prevention of school-based violence are…