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Spring 2026 Issue

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Social Worker Safety: Emerging Best Practices
Social workers face a disproportionate risk of assault and threats, but a proposed federal workplace violence prevention standard could help make workplaces safer.

What to Consider When Considering AI
To make effective use of the technology available to them, social workers must understand both what the tools can do as well as what the limitations and regulations surrounding them are.

Social Work Without Borders
Global social work recognizes that social issues transcend national boundaries. Whether located in the United States or abroad, social workers can be involved in international issues that have widespread effects.

Keeping Veterans in PTSD Treatment
About one-quarter of veterans drop out of PTSD therapy, but dropout rates vary significantly depending on the type of treatment used. Matching the right treatment with a veteran’s needs can increase engagement.

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Editor’s Note
Celebrating Our Silver Anniversary

Legal Challenges
Social work is becoming increasingly digital, but these tools also introduce legal implications that can put social workers and their clients at risk.

Documentation Challenges
There’s a delicate balance between documenting enough details without revealing too much.

Forensic Social Work
Incarcerated transgender individuals face challenges such as lack of access to gender-affirming care, housing that’s not based on gender identity, an increased risk of violence, and isolation.

Research Review

Children & Families
A 22-year-old student social worker reflects on her experience facilitating mandated parenting groups.

Datebook

News Briefs