ERIC Number: EJ978355
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2012
Pages: 13
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ISSN: ISSN-0884-1233
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Social Work and Criminal Justice: Are We Meeting in the Field?
Scheyett, Anna; Pettus-Davis, Carrie; McCarter, Susan; Brigham, Rebecca
Journal of Teaching in Social Work, v32 n4 p438-450 2012
Social workers are needed but infrequently involved with criminal justice systems. One way to increase the number of social workers in the criminal justice system is by exposing students to work in these settings. This study examined the number, types, and utilization of criminal justice field placements in MSW programs by surveying field education directors. On average, 7.73% of field placements were in criminal justice settings. When asked about barriers to criminal justice placements, the most frequently identified challenge was a lack of MSW supervisors. Implications for future research and education are discussed. (Contains 3 tables.)
Descriptors: Criminals, Juvenile Justice, Social Work, Correctional Rehabilitation, Caseworkers, Masters Programs, Professional Education, Field Experience Programs, Barriers, Administrators, Online Surveys
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
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Language: English
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