• Definition: Research and education in social work involve investigating social problems, analyzing data, and using findings to improve social services, while also educating and training future social workers.

Purpose

• Generate evidence-based solutions to social problems.

• Improve the quality and effectiveness of social work practice.

• Equip future social workers with knowledge, skills, and ethical standards.

• Support policy development and advocacy with reliable data.

Key Features

• Research: Collecting and analyzing data on social issues, such as poverty, health, or crime.

• Education: Training students and professionals in social work theory, methods, and ethics.

• Continuous Learning: Encouraging professional development to keep up with social changes.

• Application: Using research findings to design better interventions, programs, and policies.

Examples

• Conducting a study on the impact of unemployment on youth crime.

• Training social work students in counseling, case management, and advocacy.

• Developing workshops for communities on HIV/AIDS prevention based on research findings.

• Evaluating the effectiveness of a government child protection program and suggesting improvements.