Social worker and gun violence prevention: A complete guide

The statistics are bad and social workers know firsthand based on their interactions with victims of gun violence, the lifelong repercussions of a firearm injury or losing someone to gun violence. With that in mind, what role can social work students and social workers play in reducing the epidemic of gun violence in the United States?

The answer is there are many things social workers can do to make a difference, including being aware of the risks for their clients and influencing policy. To make a difference, it is important that social workers are well informed about different types of gun violence and gun safety issues in the US, which include accidental shootings, gun suicides, and gun homicides.