Understanding Mass Violence prepares social workers to intervene with people affected by human-caused violence, such as school shootings or terrorist acts.

 

The difficult challenges facing social work practitioners are discussed and suggestions for self-care are provided. Mass violence is also examined within the broader context of social policy and social justice.

 

The book is organized into 5 sections and includes 13 chapters, providing the content for a course on social work and mass violence or trauma.