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Publication Date: 2015
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Preparing Social Work Students for Rural Child Welfare Practice: Emerging Curriculum Competencies
Riebschleger, Joanne; Norris, Debra; Pierce, Barbara; Pond, Debora L.; Cummings, Cristy
Journal of Social Work Education, v51 suppl 2 pS209-S224 2015
Multiple issues that are unique to child welfare social work practice in rural areas markedly affect workforce recruitment and retention, yet little attention is given to the proficiencies needed to equip emerging social workers for this growing area of the field. Curriculum content is needed that provides students with the opportunity to master the skills needed to thrive as child welfare social workers in rural areas. Using an evidence-based practice critical thinking model as a guide, a systematic review of literature and documents addresses many of the competencies needed to prepare social work students for child welfare practice in rural areas. These competencies are identified. Suggestions for integration into the social work curriculum are offered.
Descriptors: Social Work, Counselor Training, Child Welfare, Rural Areas, Caseworkers, Recruitment, Evidence Based Practice, Critical Thinking, Teaching Methods, Competence, Trauma, Poverty, Cultural Awareness, Leadership, School Community Relationship, Knowledge Level, Confidentiality, Literature Reviews, Content Analysis
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