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Categorizing Social Work as Dangerous Job Save Email Print
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP)
Posted: 11:00 PM Dec 10, 2007
Last Updated: 6:02 PM Dec 10, 2007

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Social workers on the front lines of the fight against child abuse and neglect could be getting some help from the Legislature next year.

A proposal endorsed Monday by an interim panel of lawmakers would include Child Protective Service workers in the same category as law enforcement and others with dangerous jobs.

People who threaten or harm CPS workers would face stiffer sentences under the proposal. A second proposal would protect CPS workers from liability for actions conducted in their official capacities.

But while lawmakers are discussing pay raises for these workers, they're not planning any pay hikes.

Instead, Monday's panel called on Governor Joe Manchin to propose a competitive salary scale for CPS workers.

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Posted by: Debra Lorde MSW Location: Bronx, NY on Dec 13, 2007 at 04:19 PM
I am often told that I am a passionate social worker who truely cares about people yet, I am often discouraged due to the lack of support. I would like to form an organization that would support Minorities social workers. My passion is social policy. How can I gain access to this field? social worker with out boarders ( we do everything.