SOCW 6500

Required Readings

Garthwait, C. L. (2017). The social work practicum: A guide and workbook for students (7th ed.). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson.
Chapter 4, "Personal Safety" (pp. 41-50)

National Association of Social Workers, Massachusetts Chapter. (2014). Creating a climate of safety. Retrieved from https://www.naswma.org/page/_Test_SafetyLanding/[email protected]

Regehr, C., & Glancy, G. D. (2011). When social workers are stalked: Risks, strategies, and legal protections. Clinical Social Work Journal, 39(3), 232–242.

Required Media

Laureate Education. (Producer). (2013). Safety planning [Audio file]. Retrieved from https://class.waldenu.edu

Note:  This audio introduction is located in the "Introduction and Objectives" section. The approximate length of this media piece is 1 minute.

Optional Resources

Click the following link to access the MSW home page, which provides resources for your social work program.

MSW home page

Assignment 1: Week 3 Blog

Refer to the topics covered in this week's resources and incorporate them into your blog.

By Day 3

Post a blog post that includes:

• A description of your personal safety plan for your field education experience
• An explanation of how your personal safety plan might differ from your agency safety plan during your field education experience