In social work practice, one size doesn't fit all
Friday, September 5, 2014 - 05:31
in Psychology & Sociology
Social workers currently face growing demands for measurable behavioral outcomes, reflecting a shift in the profession toward "scientific" proof to demonstrate its effectiveness. While agreeing that practitioners should embrace strategies proven to be effective in helping people, Alex Gitterman, Zachs professor of social work and director of the doctoral program at UConn's School of Social Work, disagrees with the so-called "evidence-based practice" approach, noting that deeply rooted social problems do not neatly lend themselves to empirically-based interventions.