Social Work Supervisor Liability: Risk Factors and Strategies for Risk Reduction

Abstract

The purpose of this article is to explore direct and indirect liability of social work supervisors. Specific case law is examined as it applies to malpractice liability-enterprise liability, educational malpractice, negligent hiring, negligent supervision, and borrowed servant rule. Case examples are used to illustrate areas of risk. Strategies for risk reduction are also presente. © 2003 by The Haworth Press, Inc. All rights reserved.