Client firearm assessment and safety counseling: South Africa: a prospective study of 78 cases

Author: Slovak K / Brewer TW / Carlson K
Publication: Social Work
Topics: Education/Counseling Ownership
Keywords: Attitude of Health Personnel COUNSELING Middle Aged Questionnaires Safety
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Data come from a mail survey of Ohio licensed social workers, with almost 700 respondents. About one third said they routinely assessed for firearm ownership, and 15% routinely counseled about firearm safety. Having prior firearm safety training substantially increased the likelihood of assessment and counseling.