Safety for Social Workers Bill Signed into Law

On February 15, 2013, Governor Deval Patrick signed legislation that creates social work safety in the workplace. Filed by State Senator Sal DiDomenico and Representative Sean Garballey, this legislation was in response to recommendations of the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) Safety Task Force which convened after the 2008 death of a social worker on a home visit. Rep. Garballey is pictured above with Senator Michael Moore of Worcester, National Association of Social Workers Massachusetts chapter Executive Director Carol Trust, NASW Director of Governmental Relations and Political Actions Rebekah Gewirtz, Senator Sal DiDomenico, Representative Tom Stanley, Christie Getto Young, and Representative Carl Sciortino as Governor Patrick signs the bill. Courtesy photo.