Prohibiting Harmful Practices Against LGBTQIA+ Individuals and Students in Field Placement: Recommendations
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
1-1-2024
Abstract
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.
Publication Source (Journal or Book title)
Journal of Social Work Education
First Page
183
Last Page
192
Recommended Citation
Breaux, H., Timbers, V., & Thyer, B. (2024). Prohibiting Harmful Practices Against LGBTQIA+ Individuals and Students in Field Placement: Recommendations. Journal of Social Work Education, 60 (2), 183-192. https://doi.org/10.1080/10437797.2023.2260866