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Social Workers Face Rising Security Threats | Auckland News
Social welfare staff face a daily barrage of at least 22 security incidents—ranging from abuse to threats of self-harm—with over 8,000 logged last year. While the Ministry credits post-Covid stress and a $78 million safety upgrade for managing the crisis, unions argue the real number is higher, citing underreporting and shrinking security staff. Though major assaults are down, minor incidents dominate—and many now occur remotely via phone or online. Still, there’s good news: property damage, staff injuries, and lockdowns are all hitting multi-year lows. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a…
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