The Authors report findings from a national survey of social workers in a range of agency settings examining their experience of violence at work. An overwhelming majority of respondents had encountered client violence. The implications for policy, training, and the safety and welfare of affected staff are discussed
Beddoe, L, Appleton, C, Maher, B (1998)
New Zealand Association of Social Workers Social Work Review Vol 10 No 1 Pages 4-11