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Intro -- Contents -- Preface -- Part I -- Overview -- The Use and Need for Informatics in Practice Settings -- References -- Types of Technology -- Telephone Based Services, Video Conferencing, Email, and Text Messaging -- Benefits -- Risks -- Online Counseling and Self-Help -- Web-Based Supports -- Benefits -- Risks -- Social Networking -- Benefits -- Risks -- Mobile Devices for Data Collection -- Benefits -- Risks -- Just-in-Time Adaptive Interventions and Internet of Things -- Benefits -- Risks -- References -- Service Delivery Improved through the Use of Informatics- Case Examples -- Suicide Prevention and Support -- School-Based Support and Behavioral Health Programming -- Alcohol and Drug Prevention and Support -- Individualized Mental Health Services -- and Support -- References -- Part II -- Educating and Supporting Clinicians -- Introduction to Technology in the Field of Social Work Education -- Technology in Social Work Education -- Teaching Students Professionalism in a Technology-Based World -- Technology in Social Work Supervision -- Teaching Students to be Effective Technology-Based Practitioners -- References -- Technology Resources for the Field of Social Work -- Embedding Technology into Higher Education- Coursework Examples -- Finding Resources for Technology in Practice -- References -- Part III -- Ensuring Ethical and Best Practices for Consumers -- Ethical Considerations with a Technology Framed Lens -- Informed Consent -- Laws and Legal Requirements for Technology-Based Programming and Support -- Practitioner Competency in Use of Technology -- Risk and Benefit Analysis for Use of Technology -- Improved Interdisciplinary Practices with the Use of Technology -- Accessibility: Thinking about Social Justice in Technology Access -- References -- Turning Clinician Bias and Fear into Educated Decision Making

Museums are the places where we hold treasures for display and study and where learning on a broad range of subjects can occur. However, for many marginalized populations, museums feel off-limits and inaccessible. There is evidence and research to support that exposing "at-risk" youth to programming within museums has a positive and lasting effect across multiple life domains. This article will review one specific museum-based pilot program as an intervention for improving outcomes for "at-risk" youth across domains of self-efficacy and knowledge in the field of science and education. Outcomes as well as recommendations for future replications will be shared.

Purpose: Conducting functional behavior assessments (FBAs) is an important component of meeting the behavioral needs of students exhibiting significant behavioral problems. However, the practices and perceptions of school social workers (SSWs) in the use of FBAs are relatively unknown. Method: The proposed study explored the perceptions of 310 SSWs, across Illinois, Missouri, Kansas, and Wisconsin about the processes involved in conducting an FBA. Descriptive and inferential statistics were estimated using the general linear model. Results: Findings suggest that theoretical orientation is associated with perceived usefulness of FBAs. Additionally, perceptions about the activities involved in conducting FBAs and decision-making practices varied as a function of level of competence about facilitating FBAs. Discussion: Overall, findings suggest that SSWs possess the skills needed to facilitate FBAs and face similar barriers of conducting FBAs of other school-based clinicians.

Purpose:Cultural competency is a critical construct in social work education. This study investigated whether a grant-funded training program completed in tandem with second-year field placement and second-year Master of Social Work (MSW) curriculum could improve the cultural competence of MSW students.Method:Ninety-nine trainees completed the program over the 3-year grant period funded by the Health Resources and Services Administration. Cultural and linguistic competence was measured at the beginning and end of the training program for each cohort using a preexperimental design.Results:Findings suggest that MSW students saw improvement in their communication, values, and attitudes with respect to cultural and linguistic competence. Trainees did not report improvement on the Physical Environment subscale portion of the measure.Discussion:Results suggest that training can improve knowledge, values, and skills on cultural and linguistic competence. However, trainees may not have adequate authority to make an impact on the environment of their field placements.