Social Casework · 1983 · 83 citations · 0 references
NursingMental Health NursingSocial WorkCrisis InterventionMental Health Social WorkViolence PreventionAggression ManagementViolenceViolence ManagementViolence Risk AssessmentViolence Risk ManagementWorkplace Violence PreventionClient Violence Risk AssessmentManagement Of Violent BehaviorSocial Protection For WorkersSurvival Skills TrainingViolence De-escalationWorker Trauma ExposureWorkplace Violence ResponseWorkplace Violence Victimization
Mental health and social workers often lack an understanding of the factors leading to violence and how to deal with it. Three helpful modalities for defusing violence are discussed and practical ways for workers to protect themselves are outlined.