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I love me a happy ending too. Uh, wait, dammit, wrong thread again....I love stories with happy endings.
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I love me a happy ending too. Uh, wait, dammit, wrong thread again....I love stories with happy endings.
Don't forget harsh language too.I keep waiting for the flashlight to become a "use of force".
Except, you don't call the police because someone needs counseling. You call them because there's something going bad and it needs to stop, typically, with physical intervention needed, and possibly a gun.
Sometimes, violence IS the answer.
A social worker would be effective if the perpetrator(s) sought them out during regular circumstances. When a situation has transpired to the point police are called, it's past the time for social work.
Except, you don't call the police because someone needs counseling. You call them because there's something going bad and it needs to stop, typically, with physical intervention needed, and possibly a gun.
Sometimes, violence IS the answer.
A social worker would be effective if the perpetrator(s) sought them out during regular circumstances. When a situation has transpired to the point police are called, it's past the time for social work.
When my elderly parents (RIP) left their phone off the hook accidentally for a prolonged time and I lived 1000 miles away I called their local police for a wellness check. Just saying that not all wellness checks are for mental health problems. How many social workers do you think most normal city's have on call 7/24?
If the situation had been due to a home invasion would I have wanted a social worker checking on them?
FWIW they were more careful about putting the hand piece back in the cradle.
When the police respond to a situation such as I described once the situation has been resolved everyone can go about their lives. If you involve a social worker you maybe just creating a big mess IMHO.
An interesting and possibly viable model for the "social worker" situation is what you find with probation and parole officers. They are trained to deal with people that have all sorts of mental health and addiction issues. They are used to going to homes and have a certain "bedside manner". They make referrals for all sorts of treatment and other interventions. They are required to have knowledge of various assistance programs to include housing. They do risk assessments, behavior observations, etc.
They are also trained in defensive tactics and the use of firearms and know how to arrest resisting or combative people. Its an interesting hybrid of social work and law enforcement.
I naturally lean away from the state/city doing more for people. In my opinion, the reason why we have the great messes we have is because people don't have any personal responsibility, someone, or some agency is always bailing them out with services.
There are actually a bunch of non-profit groups that provide services and assistance. They typically do it more efficiently than the government. I don't think they get much support because they are typically run by religious groups.
YEP!!!There are actually a bunch of non-profit groups that provide services and assistance. They typically do it more efficiently than the government. I don't think they get much support because they are typically run by religious groups.