Assessing for Firearm Risks: A Rapid Review of Clinical Assessment Measures

IF 1.7 4区社会学 Q1 SOCIAL WORK

Research on Social Work Practice Pub Date : 2025-03-29 DOI:10.1177/10497315251329998

Christopher J Collins, Alexis Speck Glennon, Patricia Logan-Greene, Mickey Sperlich, EunSook Seong

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Abstract

Purpose: Social workers play a crucial role in assessing risks for harm to self and others, including firearm access. Given the growing concern of firearm violence, standardized assessment tools addressing firearm risks could improve social workers’ assessments. Method: This rapid review identifies and evaluates available clinical assessment tools that include items related to firearms. Result: After searching five electronic databases, 15 assessment measures were identified and categorized into five domains: aggressive and violent behaviors, delinquent behaviors, familial attitudes and beliefs, dating or partner violence, and suicide. Discussion: The review highlights the limitations of current tools and underscores the importance of standardized assessments in providing social workers with validated frameworks to inform clinical decision making, while also calling for the development of more comprehensive, culturally informed measures. The review concludes with recommendations and suggestions for incorporating antiracist practices and cultural humility into clinical practice to address firearm-related risks and enhance safety.

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Research on Social Work Practice SOCIAL WORK-

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3.50

自引率

11.10%

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105

期刊介绍： Research on Social Work Practice, sponsored by the Society for Social Work and Research, is a disciplinary journal devoted to the publication of empirical research concerning the methods and outcomes of social work practice. Social work practice is broadly interpreted to refer to the application of intentionally designed social work intervention programs to problems of societal and/or interpersonal importance, including behavior analysis or psychotherapy involving individuals; case management; practice involving couples, families, and small groups; community practice education; and the development, implementation, and evaluation of social policies.