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Violent Crime and Social Worker Safety

20. Social workers - The 20 deadliest jobs in America, ranked - Pictures - CBS News

Violence and death threats against social workers just "part of the job" as 70% of incidences go uninvestigated

"Social work is one of riskiest, low paying job that gets little to no recognition. Often times alone, Social workers go into the homes of people who may be psychiatrically unstable, members of gangs, sex offenders, or even people who have previously been convicted of murder. Most social workers believe (rightfully so) that most of their clients are inherently good and have made or are trying to make positive changes in their lives. However, there is still risk to visiting these homes, as well as meeting in small, private offices alone with them."
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