Social Work

Evidence-Based Practices Resources

In general, caution is recommended when relying on websites for evidence-based information. Peer-reviewed journal articles based on research studies are your best sources of evidence-based information. However, there are some selected websites that feature practice guidelines written by experts in a particular field.

Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
Find information on the legacy National Guideline Clearinghouse (NGC) and National Quality Measures Clearinghouse (NQMC).
Campbell Collaboration
The Campbell Collaboration is an international research network that produces systematic reviews of the effects of social interventions in Crime & Justice, Education, International Development, and Social Welfare.
Evidence-Based Practices Resources (Open Access)
From the Association of College and Research Libraries: Selected open access evidence-based practice resources for a variety of areas of social work practice.
NASW Evidence-Based Practices Resources
Social workers increasingly are seeking information about evidence-based practices. Since the identification of evidence-based practices involves assessing the available body of practice-relevant research, having a robust social work research base is important.
SAMHSA Evidence Based Resource Center
Evidence-Based Practices Resource Center aims to provide communities, clinicians, policy-makers and others in the field with the information and tools they need to incorporate evidence-based practices into their communities or clinical settings. The Resource Center contains a collection of scientifically-based resources for a broad range of audiences, including Treatment Improvement Protocols, toolkits, resource guides, clinical practice guidelines, and other science-based resources.