Describes findings on the use of police services by 300 women residing in a shelter, specifically those relating to victim-abuser characteristics, variables that significantly correlate with the victims' contacting the police, and general patterns of police service use by spousal abuse victims. Draws practice implications for police, social…

Proposes that the barrier to cooperation between social workers and police officers is one of sex-role stereotypes. Suggests that the solution lies in the social organization of a capitalist society. (Author)

Describes the Erie Family Crisis Intervention Project. As a joint project of the police and social work professions, it utilizes the talents of both groups to provide services to families which are undergoing crisis or a mental health emergency. (SJL)

Describes an approach to cooperative efforts between a mental health center and a law enforcement agency. A series of programs were developed to provide human relations skills training to police officers. These cooperative training programs are designed to increase interpersonal sensitivity in dealing with citizens and fellow officers alike. (SJL)

Methamphetamine abuse is on the rise, particularly by women of child-bearing age. This article describes the history and effects of methamphetamine use. The authors examine the ways exposure to the manufacture of this drug affects clients and social workers in the course of their work. Because children are frequently found at the scene of a…

Police social work had a promising start in the early decades of this century but then faded. This article represents an important first step toward uncovering the history of the police social work movement--a necessary step if social work intervention is to find its way back into police departments. (Author)

Reports preliminary evidence on an innovative approach to gang violence which relies on community mobilization, social intervention, suppression, opportunities provision, organizational development, and targeting. Describes program processes and outcomes. The project involved teams of community youth workers, tactical police officers, adult…

Results of a survey that questioned police social workers regarding the protection of client confidentiality in police settings revealed several problems related to the unique character of the setting and to the identification of social workers with the goals and practices of police. Results raise questions about the protection of client…