title: Approved Social Workers: safety and professional support.
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: Mental Health Act Commission, Nottingham.
authors.forename: C
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Curran
authors.forename: W
authors.initials: W
authors.lastname: Bingley
authors.forename: E
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Rodgers
mesh_terms: D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D016365:Liability, Legal; D016272:Occupational Health; D011369:Professional-Patient Relations; D012947:Social Work; D006113:United Kingdom; D014754:Violence