Protecting Social Workers and Health Professionals from Workplace Violence Act of 2019 This bill directs the Department of Health and Human Services to award grants to states, Indian tribes, and tribal organizations for providing safety measures to social workers, health workers, and human services professionals performing services placing such individuals in high-risk and potentially dangerous situations.
Adoption and foster careCrime preventionDrug, alcohol, tobacco useEmergency communications systemsForeign language and bilingual programsHealth personnelMental healthSocial work, volunteer service, charitable organizationsTelephone and wireless communicationWorker safety and health
Protecting Social Workers and Health Professionals from Workplace Violence Act of 2019
USA116th CongressS-2880| Senate
| Updated: 11/18/2019
Protecting Social Workers and Health Professionals from Workplace Violence Act of 2019 This bill directs the Department of Health and Human Services to award grants to states, Indian tribes, and tribal organizations for providing safety measures to social workers, health workers, and human services professionals performing services placing such individuals in high-risk and potentially dangerous situations.
Adoption and foster careCrime preventionDrug, alcohol, tobacco useEmergency communications systemsForeign language and bilingual programsHealth personnelMental healthSocial work, volunteer service, charitable organizationsTelephone and wireless communicationWorker safety and health