Sisters in Social Justice: Do Counselors and Social Workers Advocate Differently?

ABSTRACT

The purpose of this study was to explore a panel of experts’ opinions concerning potential features distinguishing social justice advocacy in counseling from social work. The experts in the area of social justice counseling came to consensus on issues concerning social justice and professional identity. The panelists concluded that distinguishing the two professions is counterproductive to the mission of helping professions. Several expert responses addressed the integration of social justice advocacy into the professional identity of counseling, including use of professional guidelines and education strategies.

KEYWORDS:

• Counseling
• Delphi
• professional identity
• social justice advocacy
• social work