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Post by Swimmy on Jan 4, 2010 13:27:53 GMT -5
Thanks, Dave for explaining that. The site is very informative too.
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Post by stoney on Jan 4, 2010 13:38:50 GMT -5
Yes, that was interesting, Dave. Swimmy, that would be a great idea having law enforcement tag along with the SW on such visits. The problem with that is that it would cost the taxpayers more money, & you know how most people feel about that.  |
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Post by Swimmy on Jan 4, 2010 13:42:03 GMT -5
What about giving the caseworkers police training and deputizing them?
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Post by stoney on Jan 4, 2010 13:48:06 GMT -5
I'm not sure, Swimmy. Those situations can become so heated with emotion, similar to any domestic problem. I remember getting training on how to "take down" a mentally ill person who becomes aggressive. Thank God I never had to try to because I'm sure I would have got the worse end of it.  |
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Post by dgriffin on Jan 4, 2010 16:24:24 GMT -5
So, Swimmy, are you saying you would have the social worker actually be a policeman, or a policeman be a social worker? It's seldom they are both. The training is quite different, not to mention their world views.
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Post by Swimmy on Jan 4, 2010 21:11:43 GMT -5
I'm not sure. I'm just theorizing right now.
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