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“Our new code of ethics comprises core values, and it also has guidelines guiding the practice of social work,” said Barb Whitenect, BA, BSW, MSW, RSW, of the Canadian Association of Social Workers. “It is aspirational.” Whitenect was the leadoff speaker at ASWB’s 2025 Education Meeting in early May, leading a dynamic discussion with Dale […]

During the 2025 ASWB Education Meeting in Portland, Oregon, the association presented awards for the Contributor Award and the inaugural Educational Excellence in Regulation Award.

From child welfare to housing security to substance use, social workers are at the forefront of serving our communities’ most vulnerable residents. Michiganians deserve social workers who are not only competent, ethical and safe in their practice, but who also reflect the culture and experiences of the communities they serve. To ensure this is the […]

As social workers navigate the changing landscape of the profession, many structural, ethical, and legal questions arise. Supervision is at the heart of many concerns in areas as diverse as supervisor availability, qualifications, and performance.

A groundbreaking survey conducted by the American Foundation for Research and Consumer Education in Social Work Regulation reveals the vast majority of social workers (76%) believe that the licensing examination is crucial in maintaining high professional standards. In addition, 96% of social workers are in favor of a proposed multi-state compact that will allow tested […]

To date, more than 52,000 social workers have participated in the Social Work Census, a major workforce study and practice analysis for the social work profession. That total number includes approximately 17,000 people who have submitted completed surveys and another 35,000 individuals who have begun responses and saved their progress. To maximize opportunities for participation […]

One panel discussion at the 2024 Education Meeting revealed how board structure can affect communication channels, regulation, and outcomes.

The Association of Social Work Boards announced today its selection and funding of research proposals on social work licensure and regulation. Research results will promote the profession’s understanding of — and response to — timely, critical questions around what it means to be a social work professional.

ASWB is currently accepting proposals for research related to occupational and professional regulation, with an emphasis on social work regulatory best practices.