Examines the issue of scientific misconduct and its implications for training social work researchers. Analyzes cases in which violation of legal and ethical research standards have occurred. Explores implications for faculty and curriculum development, and makes recommendations for the prevention and resolution of scientific misconduct in social…

A discussion of the increase in multiple authorship of scholarly journal articles in social work looks at the reasons for this phenomenon, implications of multiple scholarship, and potential ethical questions arising from such collaborations. Guidelines from related professions are reviewed, and comments are made concerning when and under what…

A spring 1995 national survey of deans and directors on liability issues in social work education is reported. Areas explored include use of field training agreements, legal action involving students in field placements, and formal procedures for and litigation resulting from termination of students and faculty. Court decisions and accreditation…

The more specific the Council on Social Work Education's curriculum policy statement is, the closer and more complex is the relationship between educational institutions and the practice community. This combines with the evolving legal climate to produce more formality, which can either strengthen or destroy the university-agency relationship.…

This paper presents a detailed analysis of the language and provisions of field work training agreements currently used by social work education programs. Problem areas, including a lack of understanding and the waiver of rights and responsibilities without adequate consent, are identified. Recommendations for developing appropriate agreements are…