Social work leaders meet in L’Aquila to discuss professional reform

Italian professional leaders met in L’Aquila for a conference to discuss the future of the social work profession and the regulatory system. Key topics included professional supervision, continuous training, and the need for professional reform.

Discussions focused on expanding professional oversight beyond current perimeters to include social workers operating in healthcare companies, ministries, and the third sector. The meeting also addressed the ability of regional and national councils to provide institutional representation, the compatibility of professional mandates with personal and work life, and the implementation of an information platform.