Citation

Newhill CE. J. Threat Assess. 2003; 2(2): 1-19.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2003, Informa - Taylor and Francis Group)

DOI

10.1300/J177v02n02_01

PMID

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Abstract

Client threats toward social workers are a common occurrence in practice and a difficult challenge for clinical intervention and management. This paper reports on results from a survey of 1,129 randomly selected members of the National Association of Social Workers from two states. The prevalence, nature, motives for, and responses to client threats were examined. More than half the sample reported one or more threats, with certain settings and practitioners more at risk than others. The majority of threats were initiated by adult male clients and involved a range of motives and situational contexts. Recommendations for intervention and management are provided.