Kristyn+Barbour

Forensic social work is very important in our society today. Child abuse in all forms, sexual and domestic, can both be assisted with forensic social work. When it comes to the ethics spelled out by the NASW we as social workers have an obligation to service clients, help victims and perpretrators receive social justice while keeping our integrity and staying competent in our proffesion. Forensic social work uses a two pronged approach by helping clients in the justice system on all different levels. Micro on an individual basis helping clients to realize self actualization and to teach coping skills. Mezzo deals with small groups to put clients in touch with needed resources. Macro works to change policies having to do with social justice systems. Forensic social work may not be as widely known as generalist social work but there is a strong need for the proffesion.