In some local authorities, social workers are unclear about whether their role is to reduce the risk of reoffending or the risk of harm to the public, it was claimed at the launch of an overview report from the Social Work Inspection Agency.
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Social workers ‘unsure on managing violent offenders’
Management of violent offenders is inconsistent and underdeveloped in parts of Scotland and some social work departments don’t know if work with offenders is effective, according to inspectors.
