This book examines assessment and intervention, with an emphasis on the relationship between the two. It explains the knowledge and skills base and considers the dilemmas and challenges. Examples ...

Social cognitive deficits are prominent in many conditions and are critical predictors of functional outcomes because they affect the ability to form and sustain interpersonal relationships ...

The inspectorate reviewed the assessments made in 124 neglect cases and found nearly half failed to pay enough heed to the family's history or impact of neglect on the child Social workers and ...

Located in the heart of the Rockies, the Division of Social Work at the University of Wyoming is a vibrant community committed to fostering excellence in social work education, research, and practice.

Ashley, W. and Lipscomb, A. (2026) Beyond “Weaponization:” Reframing Identity and Trauma in Social Work Education. Open Journal of Social Sciences, 14, 36-52. doi: 10.4236/jss.2026.144002 .

Social work is a field of study and profession aimed at addressing problems in society—from educational inequality to health disparities to child and family welfare. Whether they practice directly ...

While an emerging body of evidence suggests that medical homes may yield more benefits than traditional care models do, the role of social workers within medical homes has yet to be evaluated ...