The institute for the advancement of social work research: Working to increase our practice and policy evidence base

Article Abstract:

Information regarding the Institute for the Advancement of Social Work Research (IASWR) work with its supporting social work organizations is discussed to provide a social work presence at national policy tables and gains grown from educative and advocacy efforts are highlighted. The IASWR board provides a forum for social work member organizational leadership to engage in profession-bridging strategies and practice and policy-strengthening initiatives.

Organization overview

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Predicting program completion among families enrolled in a child neglect preventive intervention

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A study is undertaken to understand service completion that is of utmost importance to the evaluation of outcomes of social work practice and to identify variables that are important to a client's completion of services. Findings show evidence that caregivers who struggle with depression could and do complete services.

Public affairs, Other Justice, Public Order, and Safety Activities, Child Abuse, Social aspects, Prevention

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Evidence-based practice and social work education: a view from Washington

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The article presents a national perspective on evidence-based practice (EBP) movement in social work with a focus on the works of Corcoran and Thyer.

Science & research, Research, Social work education, Social work, Social movements, Social case work

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