Abstract
It has long been assumed that social work education provides the relevant body of knowledge and skills for public agency work. However, there is evidence to suggest a growing incongruence between public agency practice and social work skills and education. A dramatic shift of responsibility for service delivery to the private sector has resulted in changes in the functions of the public agency. Citing recent studies, this article explores the evolving nature of public agency practice, highlighting major implications for the partnership between social work practice and education.
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