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Editorial
In Pursuit of Equity: Examining ASWB Exam Disparities and Legislative Responses
Journal of evidence-based social work (2019), Vol.online ahead of print
01/28/2024
PMID: 38282354
Web of Science ID: WOS:001152503900001
Abstract
The release of the Association of Social Work Boards’ (ASWB) exam pass rate data in August 2022 marked a significant moment for the social work profession. This special edition highlights demographic-based disparities among exam-takers and catalyzes a crucial discourse on professional regulation and ethics. The Journal of Evidence Based Social Work, recognizing the timeliness and importance of this discussion, has dedicated this special issue to exploring the implications of these findings. The articles presented in this special edition offer a multifaceted examination of the challenges and potential solutions surrounding the ASWB exams. Articles range from empirical studies assessing measurement invariance and exploring institutional predictors of pass rates, to critical analyses of alternative licensure pathways and the lived experiences of African American social workers. Each piece contributes to a collective understanding and a comprehensive advocacy framework for addressing systemic inequities within social work licensure.
Details
- Title
- In Pursuit of Equity
- Publication Details
- Journal of evidence-based social work (2019), Vol.online ahead of print
- Resource Type
- Editorial
- Publisher
- Routledge; United States
- Format
- link
- Number of pages
- 4
- Copyright
- © 2024 Taylor & Francis
- Identifiers
- WOS:001152503900001; 99380497897306600
- Academic Unit
- Social Work; Usha Kundu, MD College of Health
- Language
- English