The issue of violence and potential violence against Approved Social Workers (ASWs) cannot be discussed in isolation from its occurrence in mainstream social work. The contents of this article highlight some key issues, raise areas of concern and offer some constructive ideas regarding the planning of a strategy and policy for Approved Social Workers.
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