To investigate how social work professionals use lay resources in caregiving and what their professional roles and concerns are when lay resources are used was examined in 96 articles published in "Social Work" (1960-83). Findings are related to reciprocal model of caregiving, and implications of that model for social policy, social work…

Article reviews earlier research on violations of the NASW Code of Ethics and reports on a recent study reviewing allegations made against NASW members. Describes the frequency and types of behaviors that resulted in findings of ethical misconduct and offers suggestions for enhancing practice and reducing exposure to ethics complaints. (Contains…

Four ideological currents serve to undermine professionalism in social work: activism, anti-individualism, communalism, and environmentalism. The author describes each of these currents and discusses the ways in which social work education accommodates them. (Author)

Assesses social work students' (N=349) attitudes about sexual contact with clients and their perceptions about their training and education in this area. Results reveal relatively high levels of approval for sexual contact between social workers and clients, and that students did not feel that they had received adequate education or training on…

Analyzes the construct of leadership embodied in management literature and the emphasis placed on training for leadership in organizations. Contrasts social work's past history of leadership with the present gap in leadership development. Proposes ways to strengthen education for leadership in schools of social work. (Author/ABB)

Most social work professionals take it for granted that the more training one has, the better one can do the job. But the authors' research on assessments by both MSW and BA candidates yielded results that could seriously question that assumption. (Author)

The social work profession has paid little attention to the role of the income maintenance line worker in the past decade. This service is a necessary component for the social worker and the profession. (Author/LAB)

When beginning social work students' attitudes toward the poor were measured, significant differences in attitudes were correlated with sociodemographic background and selected occupational and educational experiences prior to entering graduate school. The major implication is that the importance of environment as a socializing factor among future…

Absence of a well-articulated conceptual framework that encompasses the entire spectrum of social work practice is a major source of long-standing identity crisis. This article examines some of the common elements and distinctive features of the mission, objectives, and specializations that have been advanced within professional social work.…

Describes an approach used by a community mental health district to (1) assess its current services for sexual-minority clients (gay men, lesbians, and bisexuals), (2) develop recommendations for more appropriate staffing and staff development, and (3) implement a plan of community outreach and professional training. (Author/ABB)

Discusses controversy concerning use of BSW degree as minimum educational requirement for first social work practice and merits of workers holding the BSW degree as opposed to agency-trained workers. Reports on comparative analysis of workers' attitudes that suggests BSW workers warrant both professional and organizational recognition. (Author/SMR)

Argues for the recognition of income maintenance as a specialized form of social service, and calls on the social work profession to assume a major role in its development. Discusses the role and training of the income maintenance worker, and reviews effects of the separation of the two professions. (JAC)

Describes an approach to cooperative efforts between a mental health center and a law enforcement agency. A series of programs were developed to provide human relations skills training to police officers. These cooperative training programs are designed to increase interpersonal sensitivity in dealing with citizens and fellow officers alike. (SJL)

The core of social work development lies in the assumption of full responsibility for providing, administering, and planning concrete care services for populations dependent on others. Other therapeutic or curative services would depend on this foundation. Public sanction, demand, and criteria for developing and training personnel are elaborated.…

Hearings and other due process protections have recently been extended to many social welfare clients. If clients are to benefit, practitioners must be trained in legal skills, and agencies structured to accommodate due process hearings without compromising their other obligations. (Author)