2019
DOI: 10.18060/21620
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Social Work Practice and Gun Safety in the United States

Abstract: Public policy debate about guns continues in the United States, with many professional organizations taking strong stands in policy statements. Moreover, many clinical organizations have provided recommendations for practitioners to use with clients to encourage gun safety in the home, particularly for vulnerable populations such as families with young children and those at risk of suicide. Social workers are in an excellent position to encourage gun safety with some of the most at-risk populations; however, c… Show more

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“…. .nor does this seemingly exist in the literature as a whole" (Logan-Greene et al, 2018, p. 1173). When will social work progress to where other professions have long been?…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
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“…. .nor does this seemingly exist in the literature as a whole" (Logan-Greene et al, 2018, p. 1173). When will social work progress to where other professions have long been?…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Social work has lagged behind other professions, such as those governed by the American Psychological Association. As Logan-Greene and colleagues (2018) pointed out, NASW leadership has spoken out on gun violence but have not done more than offer support. Specifically, they state that “Beyond these supportive statements regarding laws, regulations, and policies, the NASW has not yet elaborated clear and detailed guidelines on policy, practice and research toward preventing and controlling gun violence…nor does this seemingly exist in the literature as a whole” (Logan-Greene et al, 2018, p. 1173).…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
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