The role of social workers in preventing school dropout: an evidence-based review of interventions

Ioana-Eva Cădariu and Dana Rad
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Ioana-Eva Cădariu: Department of Psychology, Tibiscus University of Timisoara, and Institute of Psychotherapy Psychological Counselling and Clinical Supervision, Timisoara, Romania
Dana Rad: Center of Research Development and Innovation in Psychology, Faculty of Educational Sciences Psychology and Social Work, Aurel Vlaicu University of Arad, Romania

Technium Social Sciences Journal, 2025, vol. 70, issue 1, 292-302

Abstract: School dropout remains an important problem for school systems worldwide, with extensive individual, social, and economic consequences. The present evidence-based narrative review examines the role of the school social worker in preventing school dropout by merging intervention methods documented in the international and Romanian literature. Interventions that were valued were thematically structured along four areas: individual-level support (such as mentoring and counseling), family-based engagement (such as home visiting, parenting courses), community-based partnerships (such as interagency networks and outreach initiatives), and school-wide system changes (such as inclusive policy and early warning systems). Results indicate that dropout prevention requires successful early identification, relational trust, interdisciplinary collaboration, and institutional support. The school social worker is also found to be the key facilitator in the bridge between students' needs and resources within the school, family, and community. The review is on salient factors enhancing intervention effectiveness as well as discusses issues to implementation, particularly within Romania's education sector. Practice, policy making, and research suggestions are also considered.

Date: 2025
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DOI: 10.47577/tssj.v70i1.12696

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