Scott Williams, a BSW level social worker at St. Andrews Medical Clinic on the north side of Chicago arrives to work one morning to find that Jef Richards, a long-time patient, has evidently attempted to assault one of the clinic nurses. Scott and his colleagues must make a decision about how to handle the situation without assistance from a supervisor.

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Written for a BSW level (and MSW level) social work courses in practice with individuals or organizations, it may also be used for specialized instruction on religion/spirituality in social work practice, mental health policy, and administration or, more generally, for instruction on social work direct practice, family treatment, or case management.

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