Introduction:  As a social worker, I review, conduct, and use the knowledge gained from research in an ethically, culturally informed, antiracist, and anti-oppressive approach. To remain competent, I continuously search for opportunities to stay current on research that may affect my clients. This approach helps ensure I make the best-informed decisions and use evidence-based practice while working with clients, policies, and programs.

4.1 Critically review current research on evidence based and contemporary best practices to improve practice, policy, and programs.

4.2 Conduct and disseminate research that responds to social work practice needs and uses ethical, culturally informed, anti-racist, and anti-oppressive strategies to advance the purposes of social work.