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This bill aims to create a litigation practice license for social workers in West Virginia. The bill proposes that the Board of Social Work, in cooperation with the state's Supreme Court and higher education institutions, review and establish a specialized licensing process for social workers to practice independently in juvenile, child abuse, and neglect proceedings. These "litigation social workers" would focus on pre- and post-litigation prevention services, and would be able to more efficiently seek and secure better outcomes for children and juveniles, participating fully in the litigation process with court appointments as needed. The purpose, training, and performance of the "litigation social workers" would be determined by the Supreme Court and the Board of Social Workers, in collaboration with university graduate social work programs.

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