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The Purpose of Social Work Purposes of the Social Work Profession The social work profession receives its sanction from public and private auspices and is the primary profession in the development, provision, and evaluation of social services. Professional social workers are leaders in a variety of organizational settings and service delivery systems within a global context. The profession of social work is based on the values of service, social and economic justice, dignity and worth of the person, importance of human relationships, and integrity and competence in practice. With these values as defining principles, the purposes of social work are: • To enhance human well-being and alleviate poverty, oppression, and other forms of social injustice. • To enhance the social functioning and interactions of individuals, families, groups, organizations, and communities by involving them in accomplishing goals, developing resources, and preventing and alleviating distress. • To formulate and implement social policies, services, and programs that meet basic human needs and support the development of human capacities. • To pursue policies, services, and resources through advocacy and social or political actions that promote social and economic justice. • To develop and use research, knowledge, and skills that advance social work practice. • To develop and apply practice in the context of diverse cultures. Exerpt from: Commission on Accreditation (2002). Handbook of Accreditation Standards and Procedures. 5th Ed. Council on Social Work Education. |
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| Licensing Questions Most states require practicing social workers to be licensed, certified, or registered , although standards vary. Contact the state regulatory board directly or the American Association of State Social Work Boards, http://www.aswb.org/ , 400 South Ridge Parkway, Suite B. Culpepper, VA 22701, 703-829-6880, for a list of regulatory agencies or for a comparison of state regulations. |
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| National Association of Social Workers http://www.naswdc.org/nasw/default.asp The National Association of Social Workers (NASW) is the largest membership organization of professional social workers in the world, with 153,000 members. NASW works to enhance the professional growth and development of its members, to create and maintain professional standards, and to advance sound social policies. |
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| Council on Social Work Education http://www.cswe.org/ Q. What is CSWE? A. CSWE is a national association that preserves and enhances the quality of social work education for practice that promotes the goals of individual and community well-being and social justice. CSWE pursues this mission through setting and maintaining policy and program standards, accrediting bachelor's and master's degree programs in social work, promoting research and faculty development, and advocating for social work education. See a general overview or the strategic plan for more information. |
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