Irish Journal of Applied Social Studies (Jan 2008)

Evidence-Based Practice as Social Work "Technology"

  • Ronald E. Hall

Journal volume & issue
Vol. 8, no. 1
pp. 21 – 29

Abstract

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Contemporary scholars who are critical of social work insist that its status is one of a semi-profession. Their assumption is contingent primarily upon an assumed lack of rigor and technological expertise. Social Work will be regarded as a legitimate profession if it adopts Evidence Based Practice. It entails the application of a series of scientific research procedures that are dictated by scientific evidence. By adopting EBP critics will be less able to challenge Social Work’s professional status.

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