Competency 9: Evaluate Practice with Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations & Communities 

Social workers understand that evaluation is an ongoing component of the dynamic and interactive process of

social work practice with and on behalf of diverse individuals, families, groups, organizations, and

communities. Social workers evaluate processes and outcomes to increase practice, policy, and service delivery

effectiveness. Social workers apply anti-racist and anti-oppressive perspectives in evaluating outcomes. Social

workers understand theories of human behavior and person-in-environment, as well as interprofessional

conceptual frameworks, 2022 Educational Policy and Accreditation Standards 13 and critically evaluate and

apply this knowledge in evaluating outcomes. Social workers use qualitative and quantitative methods for

evaluating outcomes and practice effectiveness. Social workers:

● select and use culturally responsive methods for evaluation of outcomes; and

● critically analyze outcomes and apply evaluation findings to improve practice effectiveness with

individuals, families, groups, organizations, and communities.

Competency 9: Evidence of Practice