The institute for the advancement of social work research: Working to increase our practice and policy evidence base
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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.
Publication Name: Research on Social Work Practice
Subject: Sociology and social work
ISSN: 1049-7315
Year: 2006
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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.
Publication Name: Research on Social Work Practice
Subject: Sociology and social work
ISSN: 1049-7315
Year: 2007
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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.
Publication Name: Research on Social Work Practice
Subject: Sociology and social work
ISSN: 1049-7315
Year: 2007
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