Web Directory

» Association of Directors of Social Work (ADSW)
   Group of senior social workers in Scottish local government formed to promote social welfare, inclusion and the interests of service users. Includes information about their role, publications, committees, press releases, and contacts.
   http://www.adsw.org.uk/

» Criminal Justice Social Work Development Centre
   A national resource providing services to those working in criminal and youth justice social work services. Includes news, publications, events, and information about special interest groups.
   http://www.cjsw.ac.uk/

» Institute for Research and Innovation in Social Services
   Develops educational qualifications, professional development pathways to support Scotland's social services sector. Information about their projects, publications, and contacts.
   http://www.iriss.org.uk/

» Scottish Social Services Council
   The regulatory body for the Scottish social services workforce, responsible for registering social workers and regulating their training. Includes resources, news and contact details.
   http://www.sssc.uk.com/

» Social Work Inspection Agency (SWIA)
   Independent Government agency formed to improve the quality of social work services across Scotland. Information about their inspection process and schedule, publications, news, FAQ, and contacts.
   http://www.swia.gov.uk/

» Social Work Scotland
   Introduces a five-year programme to improve social work services in Scotland. Includes articles, speeches, publicatons, listing of resources, and contacts.
   http://www.socialworkscotland.org.uk/

» reSearchWeb
   Provides a database of research documents on social work and social care practice and policy.
   http://www.researchweb.org.uk/