Recent evaluations of social work: grounds for optimism
Social WorkPublished 1 July 1982
William J. Reid, Patricia Hanrahan
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SJR score0.81
SNIP1.15
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Abstract
Research on the methods of clinical social work suggests that earlier pessimism about the effectiveness of these methods is no longer warranted. A brighter picture is emerging based on the development of new forms of practice and better designed experiments.
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