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For a practice to be evidence based, it must have been subjected to various studies that revealed that it was effective with regard to a given outcome. For example, cognitive–behavioral therapy has been subjected to many studies that revealed it was effective in the treatment of depression.

Many human service agencies advertise that their services are evidence based. The social worker in these agencies should inquire into the basis for this statement. Can it be found on a legitimate list of evidence-based practices (some may refer to this as empirically supported practices)? Is there a list of publications that provide the evidence?

There is a chapter in this book that deals with this theme. For now, let’s be aware of what it means to have evidence as support for a service decision. It means that the evidence in support of this practice is greater than the evidence not in support of it, to lead a reasonable social worker to conclude that it is evidence based.