ERIC Number: EJ987998
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2007
Pages: 28
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ISSN: ISSN-1043-7797
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Facilitating the Use of Evidence-Based Practice in Community Organizations
Franklin, Cynthia; Hopson, Laura M.
Journal of Social Work Education, v43 n3 p377-404 Fall 2007
Researchers are grappling with the challenges of implementing evidence-based practice in community organizations. This article reviews factors that facilitate the use of evidence-based practice in community settings along with future steps necessary for successful translation of knowledge into community agencies. Social workers are uniquely qualified to address the research-practice gap because of their experience working and conducting research in community organizations. The creation of community-focused learning models that reinvent faculty-agency partnerships are important components of effective implementation. The infusion of evidence-based practice components throughout the social work curriculum is also critical for preparing social workers to implement effective practices. (Contains 1 table.)
Descriptors: Evidence, Theory Practice Relationship, Public Agencies, Social Work, Community Organizations, Program Implementation, Best Practices, Performance Factors, Caseworker Approach, Change Strategies, Organizational Change, Literature Reviews
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
Education Level: Adult Education
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Language: English
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