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Publication Date: 2024
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Prohibiting Harmful Practices against LGBTQIA+ Individuals and Students in Field Placement: Recommendations
Journal of Social Work Education, v60 n2 p183-192 2024
Field practicum is known as the "signature pedagogy" for social work. Though the Council of Social Work Education's accreditation standards guide the placement processes, research on the experiences of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, asexual, and other sexual and gender minorities (LGBTQIA+) students shows that this population continues to face discrimination in practicum placements. In this point-of-view article, we present conflicts that can arise when programs do not have explicit conversations with agencies about LGBTQIA+ inclusivity. We discuss current accreditation standards and relevant points from the Code of Ethics that support implementation of specific protections for LGBTQIA+ students and clients in practicum placements. Recommendations are made for addressing barriers of equity now and in future iterations of the EPAS.
Descriptors: LGBTQ People, Social Work, Professional Education, Social Bias, Gender Discrimination, Equal Opportunities (Jobs), Practicums, Inclusion, Field Experience Programs, Barriers
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Language: English
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