ASWB Pass Rates Released
The Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) on August 5 published data in a
2022 ASWB Exam Pass Rate Analysis. This disclosure stems from years of advocacy by NASW and other social work organizations, schools of social work, and individual advocates to push ASWB to post data that it has been unwilling to release for decades.
The data revealed glaring disparities in pass rates among racial groups, particularly for Black test takers. It also raised concerns about disparities in pass rates for other demographics, including social workers who are older adults.
All social work institutions - including ASWB and licensing boards, NASW and other associations, and social work higher education programs - must openly confront systemic racism within our profession. We must all commit to work to ensure reforms are made to ensure the licensing process is equitable for all, protecting the public without unnecessary gatekeeping and discrimination.
NASW through its national office and its 55 chapters is committed to working closely with partners to develop a coordinated and timely response to this issue and propose innovative solutions that reduce harm and increase diverse representation at all levels of social work practice.
The Chapter will be setting up a task force to review the data further and discuss possible actions further and will be reaching out to the Nevada Social Work Board of Examiners to collaborate on a path forward that ensures social work equity in Nevada.
Social Work Inter-State Compact
What is an interstate licensure compact?
An interstate compact is a legal contract between two or more
states/territories enabling practitioners (in this case, social
workers) to practice in each other’s jurisdiction, once practitioners
demonstrate they meet the compact requirements.
The draft legislation for the social work interstate licensure compact has been released by the Council of State Governments (CSG). The public comment period is now open and is expected to last for approximately two months.
To download a copy of the draft legislation, review the fact sheet, read FAQs, register for their weekly stakeholder review sessions, and access the survey link to provide your comments. Visit the Council on State Governments (CSG) to learn more.
Q&A: A critical look at the social work compact: August 25th 6:30pm-7:30pm Register here: https://events.zoom.us/ev/ArKP1Dg4_1E85s3-jdSdY6AOzziidkMdz3K67uZ0evlQ_RWI6Sus~AggLXsr32QYFjq8BlYLZ5I06Dg
NASW Practice Alert: COVID-19 Advance Care Planning in Health Care Practice: https://www.socialworkers.org/LinkClick.aspx?fileticket=nE5MuNSwnZE%3d&portalid=0
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On-Demand CEU Education:
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