New Report Explores Safety Issues

"A growing concern for social workers while on the job is the issue of their safety," the report states.

When asked to specify their primary practice area, 35 percent identified mental health, while 14 percent identified health care and 11 percent identified child welfare/family. Thirteen percent work in a mental health outpatient setting, 12 percent work in independent private practice and 10 percent work for a social services agency.

The majority of social workers - 68 percent - described the focus of their practice as "micro" since they provide direct intervention with individuals or practice in a clinical setting. A large number of respondents said they spend 51 percent of their time providing direct services to clients.

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