Abstract
The constantly changing nature of social care practice necessitates continuous development of educational programs to prepare current practitioners. Basing social work practice on methodologically sound research evidence is an appealing prospect for the child protection services. However, Romania, once considered an Eastern European model for child welfare policy and practice, is somehow lagging behind. In this article the author gives a short overview of where the Romanian Child Protection System currently stands in terms of evidence-based practice.
Notes
1. Law No. 272/2004 on the Protection and Promotion of the Rights of the Child was passed by the Romanian Parliament in June 2004 and entered into force on January 2005.
2. Unpublished research report. Project no. 30958/06.06.08 financed by UNICEF Romania and coordinated by Babes-Bolyai University.
3. Balkan Epidemiological Study on Child Abuse and Neglect (http://www.becan.eu/).