Journal article
Rural Challenges in Social Work Regulation
Research on social work practice, Vol.33(1), pp.121-131
01/2023
DOI: 10.1177/10497315221118360
Abstract
Purpose: Social work practice and its regulation pose special challenges in rural areas. The present study reports findings from a statewide assessment of the social work labor force in a midwestern state, focusing on workforce issues in rural communities. Methods: Researchers used a mixed-methods approach to collect and analyze qualitative and quantitative data through sequenced study phases, conducting focus groups, key informant interviews, and surveys. Results: The statewide assessment identified challenges in rural communities that inform critical issues in recruiting and retaining social workers and in social work monitoring, including access to supervision, continuing education, licensure portability, and equity and justice. Discussion: Study results suggest strategies for improving the recruitment and retention of rural social workers and areas for future research.
Details
- Title: Subtitle
- Rural Challenges in Social Work Regulation
- Creators
- Miriam J. Landsman - University of IowaDenise Rathman - National Association of Social Workers
- Resource Type
- Journal article
- Publication Details
- Research on social work practice, Vol.33(1), pp.121-131
- Publisher
- Sage
- DOI
- 10.1177/10497315221118360
- ISSN
- 1049-7315
- eISSN
- 1552-7581
- Number of pages
- 11
- Grant note
- NASW Foundation 2017-02-229 / Telligen Community Initiative to initiate
- Language
- English
- Electronic publication date
- 09/16/2022
- Date published
- 01/2023
- Academic Unit
- Social Work
- Record Identifier
- 9984307157002771
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