RETRACTION: Calling In Call-Out Culture: Social Workers Having Difficult Conversations Ethically on Social Media

Dear Colleagues,

The article “Calling In Call-Out Culture: Social Workers Having Difficult Conversations Ethically on Social Media,” by Patricia Shelly, MSW, and Rachel L. West, LMSW (a third author’s name was removed at that author’s request), published in our Winter 2020 issue, has been retracted by The New Social Worker as of January 13, 2020.  

As the editor and publisher of The New Social Worker, it was my decision to accept this article for publication. After reflection and careful consideration of much feedback from respected colleagues on problematic material within the article, issues have come to light that allowed me to see the article in a different way. After reevaluation of the article within this broader context, I have determined that the issues brought up warrant retraction of the article. This decision to remove an article is not an action that is taken lightly.

I deeply regret the negative impact this article has had on members of our social work community. I continue to reflect on and strive to learn from all feedback.

#MacroSW has issued a statement regarding the article at:

https://macrosw.com/2020/01/12/apology-statement/

With utmost respect and appreciation,

Linda May Grobman, MSW, ACSW, LSW, Publisher/Editor