Ohio Social Worker Workplace Safety Survey
Ohio Social Workers, here’s your opportunity to voice your concerns about safety issues in your workplace! The Ohio NASW Chapter is conducting a social worker workplace safety survey in conjunction with Molly Farrell, LISW, a current Cleveland Executive Fellow. The survey is described as confidential and results are to be made available to social service [...]
Safety Tips for Social Workers and Others in the Helping Professions
I received an e-mail today from retired Vancouver police officer Charles Ennis inviting me to check out his blog called The Safe Approach Weblog: Controlling Risk for Workers in the Helping Professions. It’s a great resource for social workers and other professionals whose clients are potentially violent. He’s got tips for planning and preparation before [...]
Social Worker Murdered During Home Visit–Time for the Profession to Act!
Unfortunately, the senseless murder of another social worker is making the headlines. You can find out more from the links below. I ask all my readers to keep the Brenda Yeager family in their thoughts and prayers. And I offer my heartfelt condolences and prayers on behalf of her family, colleagues, and loved ones.
NASW WV [...]
