Felony Convictions and Program Admissions: Theoretical Perspectives to Guide Decision-Making
- ASU Author/Contributor (non-ASU co-authors, if there are any, appear on document)
- M. Gail Leedy Ph.D., Professor & Chair of the Dept. of Social Work (Creator)
- Institution
- Appalachian State University (ASU )
- Web Site: https://library.appstate.edu/
Abstract: Social work education programs face an ethical dilemma when determining whether to admit an applicant who has been convicted of a felony. Decisions must be made which protect future clients while also providing educational opportunities to qualified students. A hybrid decision-making model, integrating statistical modeling and intuitive processes, is presented.
Felony Convictions and Program Admissions: Theoretical Perspectives to Guide Decision-Making
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- Publication
- Leedy, G., & Smith, J. E. (2005). Felony convictions and program admissions: theoretical perspectives to guide decision-making. Journal of Social Work Values and Ethics, 2(1). (Spring) Published by White Hat Communications. (ISSN: 1553-6947) Open Access Publication. Version of record at: http://www.socialworker.com/jswve/content/view/16/34/
- Language: English
- Date: 2005