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In 2023, ASWB’s Regulatory Research Committee, made up of volunteer regulators, issued a request for proposals to contribute to a growing body of research that will inform systems changes and help both the profession and the clients and client systems served. Three research teams have carried out their proposed research and have submitted their findings for publication.

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.

ASWB is committed to investing in research as a means of contributing to the future of the social work profession. ASWB invites  the social work community to participate in research initiatives and be part of advancing public protection and professional accountability.

ASWB is issuing a request for proposals for a literature review. The review will examine the current research related to occupational and professional regulation, with an emphasis on social work regulatory best practices. The literature review will support the association’s strategic goal to curate regulatory research to promote best practices and informed decision-making on behalf […]