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Dr. Barsky's Publications

    Books, Videos and Podcasts, Chapters, Articles, and Presentations

    This page lists Dr. Barsky's scholarly publications. Please email Dr. Barsky at barsky@barsky.org if you experience difficulty accessing any of these items. You may access his ORCID account at https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4768-0712 

    Books

    The following books may be purchased from the publishers or from Amazon.
     

    • Blanco, M., Colvin, M., & Barsky, A. E (Eds.). (in progress). Beyond diversity: Global perspectives on family dispute resolution. Oxford University Press. 
    • Barsky, A. E. (2024). Clinicians in court: A guide to subpoenas, depositions, testifying, and everything else you need to know. Guilford Press. ISBN 9781462553334. (available in paper, hardback, or ebook)
    • Barsky, A. E. (2023). Essential ethics for social work practice. Oxford University Press.  Enhanced EPUB: ISBN 9780197585153 Paperback: ISBN 9780197585139 

                                   Groessl, J. (2023). Book review: Essential ethics for social work practice.

                                   The New Social Worker.

    • Barsky, A. E. (2019). Ethics and values in social work: An integrated approach for acomprehensive curriculum. Oxford University Press. (Instructors may request access to PowerPoints, additional assignments, and other resources on the Companion Website) ISBN: 9780190678111   [Book review available at http://jswve.org/download/fall_2019_volume_16_no._2/book_reviews/92-BR-Ethics-and-values-in-social-work-16-2-Fall-2019-JSWVE.pdf  (also, translated into Azerbaijani by TEAS Press, http://www.teaspress.az/ - Sosial işdə etik prinsipler və dəyərlər)
    • Barsky, A. E. (2017). Conflict resolution for the helping professions (3rd ed.). Oxford University Press. (Instructors may request access to instructional resources on the Companion Website). ISBN: 9780199361182
    • Barsky, A. E. (2012). Clinicians in court: A guide to subpoenas, depositions, testifying, and everything else you need to know. Guilford Press. ISBN: 9781462513109
    • Barsky, A. E. (2010). Ethics and values in social work: An integrated approach for a comprehensive curriculum. Oxford University Press.
    • Barsky, A. E. (2007-Cengage, Reprinted 2014-Oxford University Press). Conflict resolution for the helping professions (2nd ed.). Oxford University Press. (also, translated into Korean) 
    • Barsky, A. E. (2006). Alcohol, other drugs, and addictions: A professional development manual for social work and the human services. Brooks/Cole - Cengage. (plus instructor's manual)
    • Barsky, A. E. (2006). Successful social work education: A student’s guide. Brooks/Cole - Cengage.  (plus instructor's manual; also, translated into Arabic)
    • Barsky, A. E., & Gould, J. (2002, Reprint 2004). Clinicians in court: A guide to subpoenas, depositions, testifying, and everything else you need to know. Guilford Press.
    • Geva, E., Barsky, A. E., & Westernoff, F. (Eds.) (2000). Interprofessional practice with diverse populations: Cases in point. Greenwood Publishing Group.
    • Barsky, A. E. (2000). Conflict resolution for the helping professions. Brooks/Cole - Cengage. (plus instructor's manual)
    • Barsky, A. E. (1997). Counsellors as witnesses. Canada Law Book (Carswell). ​ISBN: 9780888042279


    BOOK CHAPTERS

    • Barsky, A. E. (2025). Professional boundaries and dual relationships in rural social work: Challenges and opportunities. In M. Daley & P. Pitman-Munke (Ed.), Back home: Opportunities and challenges of social work with rural communities(pp.53-80). Oxford University Press. ISBN: 9780197644263
    • Barsky, A. E. (2024). Gender and sexual orientation matters. In P. Salem & K. Olson (Eds.), The family dispute resolution handbook (p.405-430). Oxford University Press. 
    • Barsky, A. E. (2023). Ethics and technology in emergency situations. In A. L. Peláez & G. Kirwan (Eds.), Routledge handbook of digital social work (Chapter 32). Routledge. ISBN 9780367499945.
    • Barsky, A. E., & Sinha, N. (2022). Social work practice and research with technology: Ethical challenges and responses. In D. Alonso, A. Alonso, & A. Arias. (Eds.), Social work in digital societies: Challenges for research, practice, and innovation (pp.115-130). McGraw-Hill. ISBN 9788448626419 https://www.mheducation.es/social-work-in-digital-societies-9788448626419-spain (click here for Amazon) 
    • Barsky, A. E. (2019). Narrative ethics in social work practice. In S. Marson and McKinney, R. (Eds.). The Routledge handbook of social work ethics and values (Chapter 8). Routledge. ISBN 9781138343931
    • Barsky, A. E. (2018). Assumed privilege: A double-edged sword.In S. K. Anderson & V. A. Middleton (Eds.), Explorations in diversity: Examining the complexities of privilege, discrimination, and oppression (3rd ed.) (pp. 101-112). Oxford University Press. ISBN 9780190617042
    • Barsky, A. E., & Northen, H. (2017). Ethical challenges and opportunities in social work with groups. In C. D. Garvin, L. M. Gutiérrez, & M. J. Galinsky. (Eds.). Handbook of social work with groups (pp. 74-92). Guilford Press. ISBN 9781462530588
    • Barsky, A. E. (2015). Child protection mediation: An interest-based approach. In Corcoran, K., & Roberts, J. (Eds.).Social workers’ desk reference (3rd ed.) (Chapter 142). Oxford University Press. ISBN 978-0199329649
    • Barsky, A. E. (2014). Managing ethical issues in social work with groups. In Roy, V., Berteau, G., & Genest-Dufault, S. (Eds.). Strengthening social work solidarity through group work: Research and creative practice (pp. 74-90). Whiting & Birch. ISBN 9781861771261
    • Barsky, A. E. (2013). Example of obtaining informed consent for an internet-based research study. In Grinnell, R., & Unrau, Y., Social work research and evaluation: Foundations of evidence-based practice (10th ed.) (pp. 138-139). Oxford University Press. ASIN: B00N4ETK78
    • Barsky, A. E. (2010). Assumed privilege: A double-edged sword. In S. K. Anderson & V. A. Middleton (Eds.), Explorations in privilege, oppression, and diversity (2nd ed.) (pp. 139-147). Brooks/Cole-Cengage.
    • Barsky, A. E. (2009). A conflict resolution approach to ethical decision-making. In E. Congress, P. Black, & K. Strom-Gottfried (Eds.), Teaching social work values and ethics: A curriculum resource (2nd ed.). CSWE Press. ISBN9780872931336
    • Barsky, A. E. (2009). Ethical issues in social work practice. In E. Congress, P. Black, & K. Strom-Gottfried (Eds.), Teaching social work values and ethics: A curriculum resource (2nd ed.). CSWE Press. ISBN 9780872931336
    • Barsky, A. E. (2009).Social work research and the law: How LGBT research can be structured and used to affect judicial decisions. In W. Meezan & J. I. Martin. (Eds.). Research methods with gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender populations (pp. 372-401). Routledge. ISBN 9781560235309
    • Barsky, A. E. (2009, released in 2008). An interest-based approach to child protection mediation. In A. R. Roberts & G. J. Green (Eds.).Social workers’ desk reference (2nd ed.) (pp. 1071-1077). Oxford University Press.
    • Barsky, A. E. (2009, released in 2008). A capacity-building approach to conflict resolution. In D. Sandole, S. Byrne, I. Staroste-Sandole, & J. Senehi (Eds.). Handbook of conflict analysis and resolution (pp. 215-225). Routledge. ISBN 9780415433952  https://doi.org/10.4324/9780203893166.ch15 
    • Barsky, A. E. (2005). Family and youth courts. In F. Turner (Ed.). Encyclopedia of Canadian social work (pp. 133-134). Wilfred Laurier Press. ISBN 9780889204362
    • Barsky, A. E. (2005). Conflict resolution. In F. Turner (Ed.). Encyclopedia of Canadian social work(pp. 79-80). Wilfred Laurier Press.  ISBN 9780889204362
    • Barsky, A. E. (2005, released in 2004). Generalist practice with people affected by addictions (pp. 298-327). In J. Poulin (Ed.), Strengths-based generalist practice: A collaborative approach (2nd ed.). Brooks/Cole. ISBN 9780495115878
    • Barsky, A. E. (2005, released in 2004). Assumed privilege: A double-edged sword. In S. K. Anderson & V. A. Middleton (Eds.), Explorations in privilege, oppression, and diversity (pp. 103-111). Brooks/Cole.
    • Barsky, A. E. (2004). Mediating separation of same-sex couples. In J. Folberg, A. Milne, & P. Salem (Eds.). Divorce and family mediation: Models, techniques, and applications (pp. 351-377). Guilford Press. ISBN 9781593850029
    • Bear Chief, R., Barsky, A. E., & Este, D. (2000). Theft by a Cree woman: Victim-offender mediation versus healing circle. In E. Geva, A. E. Barsky, & F. Westernoff (Eds.). Interprofessional practice with diverse populations: Cases in point (pp. 127-146). Greenwood. ISBN 9780865692923
    • Barsky, A. E., Barsky, S. A., Laverdiere, A. (2000). Crisis intervention with a gay Irish-American man: Social work and interprofessional responses. In E. Geva, A. E. Barsky, & F. Westernoff. (Eds.). Interprofessional practice with diverse populations: Cases in point (pp. 67-86). Greenwood. ISBN 9780865692923
    • Geva, E., Barsky, A. E., & Westernoff, F. (2000). Developing a framework for interprofessional and diversity informed practice. In E. Geva, A. E. Barsky, & F. Westernoff. (Eds.). Interprofessional practice with diverse populations: Cases in point (pp. 1-28). Greenwood. ISBN 9780865692923
    • Barsky, A. E., Geva, E., & Westernoff, F. (2000). Conclusions. In E. Geva, A. E. Barsky, & F. Westernoff. (Eds.), Interprofessional practice with diverse populations: Cases in point (pp. 183-194). Greenwood. ISBN 9780865692923
    • Barsky, A. E. (1997). Child protection mediation. In E. Kruk. (Ed.), Mediation and conflict resolution in social work and the human services. Brooks/Cole. ISBN 9780830414680
    • Barsky, A. E. (1997). Neutrality in child protection. In Unrau, Y. A., Krysik, J. L., & Grinnell, R. M. Student study guide for Social Work Research and Evaluation (5th ed.) (pp. 205-224). F. E. Peacock. ISBN 9780875814087
    • Barsky, A. E. (1995). Mediation in child protection. In H. Irving and M. Benjamin. Family mediation: Contemporary issues. SAGE. https://doi.org/10.4135/9781452243566.

    Videos, Online Articles, and Podcasts

    VIDEOS


    Alexander Street (Producer), & Barsky, A. E. (Writer and lead actor) (2018). Ethics and values in social work:  Client-centered processes for managing ethical concerns [Video file]. Academic Video Online: Premium database. (available through online video databases at most university libraries)


    ONLINE ARTICLES

    • Ethics Alive - Series of Articles in New Social Worker
    • Whistle Blowing
    • Ethics of Social Networking
    • ​Tainted Donations
    • ​Dialogues on Racism & Religious Bigotry


    PODCASTS (may be used for in-person or online social work ethics courses):

    • 2021 NASW Code Revisions - Self-Care and Cultural Humility
    • 2018 NASW Code Revisions - Technology
    • Practice Standards on SW & Technology
    • SW Values and Ethics
    • ​Online Social Work and Ethics
    • Social Workers in Court- End-of-Life Decision Making​
    • Ethics Roundtable (with Reamer, Hobdy & Mulraine Jones
    • Ethics: Current Issues and Responses (PESI continuing education program)
    • Ethics and Online Dispute Resolution Systems Design (at 47.00 minutes)

    Peer-Reviewed Articles

      

      

    • Barsky, A. E., Spadola, C. E., & Groton, D. B. (dated 2024, published 2025). Intellectual freedom and viewpoint diversity: Impacts of an annual assessment. eJournal of Educational Policy, 24(1). https://in.nau.edu/ejournal/spring-2024 ISSN 2158-9232
    • Barsky, A. E., & Barsky, J. D. (2024). Practice standards for addressing social justice in social work research. International Journal of Social Work Values and Ethics, 21(1), item 10. https://doi.org/10.55521/10-021-110; https://jswve.org/volume-21/issue-1/item-10 
    • Groton, D., Barsky, A. E., & Spadola, C. E. (2023). Perceived impacts of a viewpoint diversity law in Florida’s state universities. Journal of Higher Education Policy and Management, 44(5), 529-455. https://doi.org/10.1080/1360080X.2023.2191071
    • Barsky, A. E., & Spadola, C. (2023). Licensing investigations: Suggestions from social workers who received sanctions. Social Work Research. svad002. https://doi.org/10.1093/swr/svad002 
    • Suragarm, U., Hain, D., Barsky, A., Pfaff, G., Wuddhipreecha, N., Chatcheydang, J., & Songprakun, W. (2022). Living arrangements, healthy aging, and personal well-being among older Thai adults: An exploratory study. Journal of Aging and Human Social Change.
    • Barsky, A. E., & Spadola, C. (2021, released in 2022). “Don’t shame me; Walk with me:” The impact of sanctions for social work licensing violations. Advances in Social Work, 21(4), 1300-1315. https://doi.org/10.18060/25190 https://advancesinsocialwork.iupui.edu/index.php/advancesinsocialwork/article/view/25190
    • Barsky, A. E., Carnahan, B., & Spadola, C. (2021). Licensing complaints: Experiences of social workers in investigation processes. Journal of Social Work Values and Ethics, 18(2), 29-42. https://jswve.org/download/2021-2/8-Licensing-Complaints-Experiences-of-Social-Workers-in-Investigation-Processes-JSWVE-18-2-2021.pdf
    • Barsky, A. E. (2021). Sexuality- and gender-inclusive genograms: Avoiding heteronormativity and cisnormativity. Journal of Social Work Education, 56(4), 1-11. https://doi.org/10.1080/10437797.2020.1852637
    • Johnson, D., & Barsky, A. E. (2020). Preventing gun violence in schools: Roles and perspectives of social workers. School Social Work Journal, 44(2), 26-48.
    • Barsky, A. E. (2020). A question of justice. Internet Journal of Restorative Justice. ISSN (online): 2056-2985. https://www.theogavrielides.com/product-page/allan-e-barsky-a-question-of-justice
    • Barsky, A. E. (2020). Reporting and other ethical obligations of automated clinical interventions. Journal of Social Work Values and Ethics, 17(2), 78-84. https://jswve.org/download/2020-2/2020-2-articles/78-Automated-clinical-interventions-17-2-Fall-2020-JSWVE.pdf 
    • Barsky, A. E. (2019). Technology and boundary concerns in social work field education. Journal of Practice Teaching and Learning in Health and Social Care, 16, 81-98.
    • McCormick, B., Lewis, T., Gonzalez, K., Horton, G., & Barsky, A. E. (2019). Teaching field educators about courageous conversations concerning racism and religious bigotry. Journal of Baccalaureate Social Work, 24(1),123-138. ISSN 1084-7219 https://doi.org/10.18084/1084-7219.24.1.123
    • Barsky, A. E. (2019). Cultural humility, microaggressions, and courageous conversations. Reflections: Narratives of Professional Helping, 25(1), 4-10. https://reflectionsnarrativesofprofessionalhelping.org/index.php/Reflections/article/view/1733/1583
    • Barsky, A. E. (2019). Technology in field education: Managing ethical issues. Journal of Technology in Human Services. https://doi.org/10.1080/15228835.2019.1578326. https://www.tandfonline.com/eprint/gRrtpAMNuXuubz8mKuus/full?target=10.1080/15228835.2019.1578326
    • Barsky, A. E. (2018, released in 2019). Serious imminent harm to non-identifiable others: Updated exceptions to confidentiality. Journal of Baccalaureate Social Work, 23, 342-353. https://doi.org/10.18084/1084-7219.23.1.341
    • Barsky, A. E. (2017). Social work practice and technology: Ethical issues and policy responses. Journal of Technology in Human Services, 35(1), 1-12. https://doi.org/10.1080/15228835.2017.1277906 
    • Barsky, A. E. (2017). Haitian Americans with HIV: A qualitative study of barriers and facilitators of access to health care. SAGE Research Methods Cases. SAGE Publications. https://doi.org/10.4135/9781473989153
    • Barsky, A. E. (2016). Ethics of app-assisted family mediation. Conflict Resolution Quarterly, 34(1), 31-42. https://doi.org/10.1002/crq.21168 
    • Barsky, A. E., Sherman, D., & Anderson, E. (2015). Social work educators’ perceptions of faith-based BSW programs. Journal of Social Work Values and Ethics, 12(1), 77-87.
    • Barsky, A. E. (2014). Response to article on “Abused mothers’ safety concerns and court mediators’ custody recommendations.” Journal of Family Violence, 29. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10896-014-9598-1
    • Barsky, A. E. (2013). Med-Arb: Behind the closed doors of a hybrid process. Family Court Review, 52, 637-650.
    • Barsky, A. E., Green, D., & Ayayo, M. (2013). Hiring priorities for BSW/MSW programs in the United States: Informing doctoral programs about current needs. Journal of Social Work, 13(2), 1-21. https://doi.org/10.1177/1468017313476772
    • DeRigne, L., Choi, J., Barsky, A., & Albertini, V. (2012). Reaching Haitian Americans living with HIV/AIDS: Met and unmet health care needs. Journal of HIV/AIDS & Social Services, 11(4), 388-405.
    • Martinez, P., Barsky, A. E., & Singleton, S. (2011). Exploring queer consciousness among social workers. Journal of Gay and Lesbian Social Services, 23(2), 296-315.
    • Barsky, A. E. (2010). Social workers as whistle blowers. The New Social Worker, 17(3), 4-5. http://www.socialworker.com/digitalmag/summer2010.pdf.
    • Barsky, A. E. (2011). Parenting coordination: The risks of a hybrid conflict resolution process. Negotiation Journal, 27(1), 7-27.
    • Barsky, A. E. (2010). The virtuous social work researcher. Journal of Social Work Values and Ethics, 7(1). http://www.socialworker.com/jswve/spring2010/6virtuoussw.pdf.
    • Barsky, A. E. (2010). The caring mediator: Essential virtue or absolute heresy. Family Mediation Quarterly, 9(1). 1-5. http://www.mcfm.org/pdf/summer2010.pdf.
    • Barsky, A. E. (2009). The legal and ethical context for knowing and using the latest child welfare research. Child Welfare, 88(2), 69-92.
    • Barsky, A. E. (2008). A conflict resolution approach to teaching ethical decision making: Bridging conflicting values. Journal of Jewish Communal Service, 82(2/3), 164-169.
    • Barsky. A. E. (2007). Mediative evaluations - The pros and perils of blending roles. Family Court Review, 45(4), 560-572. (Winner of Meyer Elkin Award for best article on family law issues, awarded by the Association of Family & Conciliation Courts).
    • Barsky, A. E., & Albertini, V. L. (2006). Facilitators and barriers to care for Haitian Americans with HIV or AIDS. Journal of HIV/AIDS and Social Services, 5(3/4), 63-86.
    • Barsky, A. E., & Wood, L. (2005). Conflict avoidance in a university context. Higher Education Research & Development, 24(3), 249-264 (Australia).
    • Barsky, A. E., & Green, D. (2004). Conflict in schools of social work: Issues, emotions and responses. Arete, 28, 82-90.
    • Barsky, A. E. (2002, Released 2003). Structural sources of conflict in a university context. Conflict Resolution Quarterly, 20(2), 161-176.
    • Barsky, A. E. (2002). Percepcion del conflicto en las escualas de trebajo social (Perceptions of conflict in schools of social work). Revista de Trabail Social (Social Work Review), 167, 23-46. (http://www.rtscat.com/laRedaccio.html). 
    • Barsky, A. E. (2002). Structural sources of conflict in a university context. Conflict Resolution Quarterly, 20(2), 161-176.
    • Barsky, A. E., & Coleman, H. (2001). Avalucio de l’adquisicio d’habilitats en el model transteoretic: Etaps de precontemplacio i comtemplacio. [English translation of the title in Catalan: Evaluating skill acquisition using the Transtheoretical Model of Change: Precontemplation and contemplation phases]. Revista de Trabail Social (Social Work Review), 161, 6-26. Also reproduced in a Spanish edition of the same journal as:
    • Barsky, A. E., & Coleman, H. (2001). Evaluacion de la adquisicon de habilidades en el modelo transteorico: Etapas de precontemplation y contemplation. Revista de Trabail Social (Social Work Review), 161, 6-26.
    • Geva, E., Barsky, A. E., & Westernoff, F. (2000, Released in 2001). Desenvolupament d’un marc per a un treball interprofessional amb la diversitat. [Developing a Framework for Interprofessional and Diversity Informed Practice (Translations of Chapter 1 of Interprofessional Practice with Diverse Populations into Catalan]. Revista de Trabail Social (Social Work Review), 160, 10-49.
    • Geva, E., Barsky, A. E., & Westernoff, F. (2000, Released in 2001). Desarrollo de un marco para el trabajo interprofessional con la diversidad. [Developing a Framework for Interprofessional and Diversity Informed Practice (Translations of Chapter 1 of Interprofessional Practice with Diverse Populations into Spanish)]. Revista de Trabail Social (Social Work Review), 160, 50-79.
    • Barsky, A. E. (2001). Understanding family mediation from a social work perspective. Canadian Social Work Review, 18(1), 25-45.
    • Barsky, A. E., & Coleman, H. (2001). Evaluating skills acquisition in motivational interviewing. Journal of Drug Education, 31(1), 69-82.
    • Barsky, A. E. (2000, Released in 2001). Cross-cultural issues in community mediation. Jewish Political Studies Review, Special issue on conflict resolution, 12, (3-4), 83-94.
    • Barsky, A. E. (1999). Community involvement through child protection mediation. Child Welfare, 78(4), 481-501.
    • Este, D., Sieppert, J., & Barsky, A. E. (1998, Released in 1999). Teaching and learning qualitative research, with and without the use of software for qualitative data analysis. Journal of Research on Computing in Education, 31, 138-154. https://doi.org/10.108/08886504.1998.10782247. 
    • Barsky, A. E., Rogers, G., Krysik, J., & Langevin, J. P. (dated 1997, released in Nov. 1998). Evaluating the integration of social work theory and practice: The use of simulated clients in the classroom. Canadian Social Work Review, 14, 185-200.
    • Barsky, A. E., & Trocmé, N. (1998). Essential aspects of mediation in child protection cases. Child and Youth Services Review, 20, 629-656.
    • Barsky, A. E. (1997). Why parties agree to mediate: The case of child protection. Family and Conciliation Courts Review, 35, 164-183.
    • Barsky, A. E. (1996). Mediation and empowerment in child protection cases. Mediation Quarterly, 14(2), 111-134.
    • Barsky, A. E., Este, D., & Collins, D. (1996). Cultural competence in family mediation. Mediation Quarterly, 13, 167-178.
    • Barsky, A. E. (1995). A student-centered approach to culturally diverse role play exercises. Canadian Social Work Review, 12, 175-189.
    • Barsky, A. E. (1995). Issues in termination due to abuse. Mediation Quarterly, 13(1), 19-35.
    • Barsky, A. E. (1993). A lawyer’s guide to mediation use: An unauthorized sequel. Family and Conciliation Courts Review, 31, 376-379.
    • Barsky, A. E. (1993). When advocates and mediators negotiate. Negotiation Journal, 9, 115-122; 273-274

    Conference Proceedings

    • Barsky, A. E. (2012). Chapter 8: Managing ethical issues in social work with groups. Proceedings of the International Symposium on Social Work with Groups (pp.109-125). London, UK: Whiting and Birch.
    • Barsky, A. E. (2003). Conflict in schools of social work: From citizens in the classroom to citizens of the world. Proceedings of the 15th Biennial Congress of the International Association of Schools of Social Work, Montpelier , France. http://www.aforts.com/colloques_ouvrages/colloques/actes/interventions/barsky_allan.doc.
    • Barsky, A. E. (2002, August). Mediators in court: Trials and tribulations for mediators called to testify. Supreme Court of Florida Dispute Resolution Center’s 11th Annual Conference, Orlando, FL. 
    • Barsky, A. E. (2002, August). Mediating with gay men or lesbians. Supreme Court of Florida Dispute Resolution Center’s 11th Annual Conference, Orlando, FL. 
    • McKormick, B. T., Lewis, T., Gonzalez, K., Horton, G., & Barsky, A. E. (2018, June). Dialogues on race, religion, oppression, and social justice. National Association of Social Workers, Florida Chapter (poster presentation). Ft. Lauderdale FL.
    • Barsky, A. E. (2002, June). Ethical issues in family mediation involving gay men or lesbians. Joint Conference of Network for Conflict Resolution Canada and Family Mediation Canada, Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island.
    • Barsky, A. E. (2002, March). Mediators in court: Trials and tribulations for mediators called to testify. Association for Conflict Resolution - Family Section, Savannah, GA.
    • Barsky, A. E. (2000). Mediation and healing circles compared. In Values in Mediation, Conference Proceedings of the Academy of Family Mediators at Salt Lake City, UT, pp. 206-210.
    • Barsky, A. E. (1997). Community involvement through child protection mediation. Kufeldt, K., & Philpott, E. (Eds.). Chair in Child Protection 1997 Symposium Proceedings: Child protection from a community perspective, St. John’s, NF, pp. 36-37 and 79-93.
    • Barsky, A. E. (1997). Essential elements of child protection mediation. Conference Proceedings of the Ninth Annual National Conference on Doctoral Research and Social Work Practice, Columbus, OH.
    • Barsky, A. E. (1997). Mediation in child protection cases. Paper presented at 9th Annual Research Conference, Research and Training Center for Children’s Mental Health, Tampa.
    • Barsky, A. E., Krysik, J., & Rogers, G. (1996, July). Evaluating the integration of social work theory and practice through the use of simulated clients in the classroom: Preliminary findings. Joint World Congress of the International Federation of Social Workers and the International Association of Schools of Social Work, 3, 69-71.
    • Barsky, A. E. (1994, April). Mediation in child protection cases. Conference Proceedings of the First Annual Symposium on Diverse Approaches to Protection and Prevention, St. John’s, NF: Memorial University.

    Additional Articles, Videos, & Podcasts

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    • Barsky, A. E. (2025, April 11). Ethics alive: Ethical responses to conflict with our social work colleagues. The New Social Worker. https://www.socialworker.com/feature-articles/ethics-articles/ethical-responses-conflict-with-social-work-colleagues
    • Barsky, A. E. (2025, April 1). Before you sue: Options for resolving therapist disputes. Psychology Today. https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/agens-scientiam/202504/before-you-sue-options-for-resolving-therapist-disputes 
    • Barsky, A. E. (2025, March 10). Ethics alive: The ethics of “compassion and action” in social work (Special Social Work Month Issue). The New Social Worker. https://www.socialworker.com/extras/social-work-month-project-2025/ethics-compassion-action-social-work 
    • Barsky, A. E. (2025, March 9). Cyberstalking and the role of mental health professionals: Addressing cyberstalking with validation, support, education, and referrals. Psychology Today. https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/agens-scientiam/202503/cyberstalking-and-the-role-of-mental-health-professionals
    • Barsky, A. E. (2025, February 9). Follow the law and say no more? When the ethical and legal duties of mental health professionals conflict. Psychology Today. https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/agens-scientiam/202502/follow-the-law-and-say-no-more
    • Barsky, A. E. (2025, January 2). Ethics alive! Before you sign: Understand confidentiality provisions, noncompete clauses, and other terms of employment agreements for social workers. The New Social Worker. https://www.socialworker.com/feature-articles/ethics-articles/confidentiality-provisions-noncompete-clauses-social-workers
    • Barsky, A. E. (2024, December 8). Can clients upset with evaluations sue for defamation? When words wound. Psychology Today. https://www.psychologytoday.com/intl/blog/agens-scientiam/202412/can-clients-upset-with-evaluations-sue-for-defamation
    • Barsky, A. E. (2024, November 12). Anticipating restrictions on rights with our patients: Assisting patients whose healthcare access and other rights are at risk. Psychology Today. https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/agens-scientiam/202411/anticipating-restrictions-on-rights-with-our-patients  Barsky, A. E. (2024, October 28). Impacts of a Florida Law restricting access to gender-affirming medical care (research manuscript). Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton, FL.
    • Barsky, A. E. (2024, October 15). Exceptions to privilege when clients threaten their therapist: Why recorded sessions were admitted into evidence at the Menendez murder trial. Psychology Today. https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/agens-scientiam/202410/exceptions-to-privilege-when-clients-threaten-their-therapist 
    • Barsky, A. E. (2024, September 28). Ethics alive! The ethics of follow-up and termination with clients who disappear. The New Social Worker. https://www.socialworker.com/feature-articles/ethics-articles/follow-up-termination-clients-who-disappear  
    • Barsky, A. E. (2024, September 12). Differentiating wishes and interests: Legal-ethical distinctions between what clients want and what’s good for them. Psychology Today. https://www.psychologytoday.com/intl/blog/agens-scientiam/202409/differentiating-wishes-and-interests-of-mental-health-clients 
    • Barsky, A. E. (2024, August 6). Ethics alive! Coconuts and the value of social relationships. The New Social Worker. https://www.socialworker.com/feature-articles/ethics-articles/coconuts-value-of-social-relationships 
    • Barsky, A. E. (2024, July 23). HIPAA compliance after a patient dies: Responding to media requests in high-profile cases. Psychology Today. https://www.psychologytoday.com/intl/blog/agens-scientiam/202407/hipaa-compliance-after-a-patient-dies
    • Barsky, A. E. (2024, June 23). Hearsay evidence and mental health professionals: When mental health professionals testify about information shared by clients. Psychology Today. https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/agens-scientiam/202406/hearsay-evidence-and-mental-health-professionals
    • Barsky, A. E. (2024, June 6). Who's my client? Roles and responsibilities when testifying in court. Psychology Today. https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/agens-scientiam/202406/whos-my-client
    • Barsky, A. E. (2024, May 9). Terminating services for personal reasons: Mitigating the risks of malpractice lawsuits. Psychology Today. https://www.psychologytoday.com/intl/blog/agens-scientiam/202405/inappropriate-reasons-to-terminate-work-with-a-mental-health-client
    • Barsky, A. E. (2024, May 7). Client abandonment, malpractice, and professional self-care: When mental health professionals terminate work for “their own good.” Psychology Today. https://www.psychologytoday.com/intl/blog/agens-scientiam/202405/client-abandonment-malpractice-and-professional-self-care 
    • Barsky, A. E. (2024, April 23). Ethics alive! The ethics of work-based versus personal advocacy. The New Social Worker. https://www.socialworker.com/feature-articles/ethics-articles/ethics-work-based-versus-personal-advocacy/
    • Barsky, A. E. (2024, April 4). Motions to quash a subpoena: Whose responsibility is it to challenge subpoenas? Psychology Today. https://www.psychologytoday.com/intl/blog/agens-scientiam/202404/motions-to-quash-a-subpoena 
    • Barsky, A. E. (2024, March 21). Legal restrictions on diversity trainings: Providing continuing education in light of anti-DEI laws. Psychology Today. https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/agens-scientiam/202403/legal-restrictions-on-diversity-trainings 
    • Barsky, A. E. (2024, March 21). Ten tips for gender-affirming family dispute resolution practice. Association of Family and Conciliation Courts eNews, 19(3). https://files.constantcontact.com/6beb60a3701/b8d11bb8-7530-4969-90d5-901bbc0adbcb.pdf 
    • Barsky, A. E. (2024, March 12). Empowerment: A social worker in environment perspective. The New Social Worker. https://www.socialworker.com/extras/social-work-month-project-2024/empowerment-social-worker-in-environment-perspective 
    •  Barsky, A. E. (2024, February 11). The perils of diagnosing our politicians: Mental health professionals and the pros and cons of the Goldwater Rule. Psychology Today. https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/agens-scientiam/202402/the-perils-of-diagnosing-politicians 
    • Barsky, A. E. (2024, January 22). Are therapists required to serve every client? Free expression and the law about denying service to potential clients. Psychology Today. https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/agens-scientiam/202401/are-therapists-required-to-serve-every-client 
    • Barsky, A. E. (2024, January 18). Ethics alive! Social work values and roles in times of war. The New Social Worker. https://www.socialworker.com/feature-articles/ethics-articles/social-work-values-roles-times-of-war
    • Barsky, A. E. (2023, Dec. 20). The ethics of electronic searches for client information: Respecting privacy, informed consent, fairness, and integrity. Psychology Today. https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/agens-scientiam/202312/the-ethics-of-electronic-searches-for-client-information 
    • Barsky, A. E. (2023, Nov. 30). Duty to protect and the “Red Flag” option: Balancing public safety, client confidentiality, and autonomy. Psychology Today. https://www.psychologytoday.com/intl/blog/agens-scientiam/202311/duty-to-protect-and-the-red-flag-option
    • Barsky, A. E. (2023, Nov. 18). Agents of knowledge: Mental health professionals need to be informed about various legal topics. Psychology Today. https://www.psychologytoday.com/intl/blog/agens-scientiam/202311/agents-of-knowledge
    • Barsky, A. E. (2023, Nov. 8). Ethics alive: Anti-DEI legislation, ethics, and the roles of students. The New Social Worker. https://www.socialworker.com/feature-articles/ethics-articles/anti-dei-laws-moral-distress-student-roles
    • Barsky, A. E. (2023, July 7). Ethics alive! Artificial intelligence: Tricks or tools for social work education and practice. The New Social Worker. https://www.socialworker.com/feature-articles/ethics-articles/artificial-intelligence-tricks-or-tools-for-social-work-education-practice 
    • Barsky, A. E. (2023, June 16). Ethics Alive: Urgent Alert – “Some states have banned gender-affirming care for transgender minors. What are our responsibilities?” The New Social Worker. https://www.socialworker.com/feature-articles/ethics-articles/urgent-alert-states-banned-gender-affirming-care-social-workers-responsibilities  
    • Barsky, A. E. (2023, April 6). Ethics alive! Silence is not golden - Advocating for social justice and responding to retaliation. The New Social Worker.  https://www.socialworker.com/feature-articles/ethics-articles/silence-not-golden-advocating-social-justice-responding-retaliation/?fbclid=IwAR1MK0HP8l191QGwEUOPUpJUSI7y7MHULzw-cNPP1z_lVrb9tq_dnJoHKLk
    • Barsky, A. E. (2023, March 6). Ethics alive! Breaking barriers through supererogation. The New Social Worker. https://www.socialworker.com/extras/social-work-month-project-2023/breaking-barriers-supererogation  
    • Barsky, A. E. (2023, February 16). Ethics alive! To be honest... Is it okay for social workers to embellish in job applications and job interviews? https://www.socialworker.com/feature-articles/ethics-articles/ethics-alive-honest-social-workers-embellishing-in-job-applications-interviews 
    • Barsky, A. E. (2022). Expert advice for bachelor’s in social work. https://mastersinsocialworkonline.org/degrees/bachelors-in-social-work/#expert=allan-barsky 
    • Barsky, A. E. (2022, November). Ethics alive! Anti-woke laws and social work ethics. The New Social Worker. https://www.socialworker.com/feature-articles/ethics-articles/anti-woke-laws-social-work-ethics  
    • Barsky, A. E. (2022, September). Ethics alive! Abortion care and social work after Dobbs.  The New Social Worker. https://www.socialworker.com/feature-articles/ethics-articles/abortion-care-social-work-after-dobbs 
    • Barsky, A. E. (2022, August). Ethics alive! Ethical conundrums for school social workers in light of legal restrictions on discussing gender and sexuality. The New Social Worker (feature article). https://www.socialworker.com/feature-articles/ethics-articles/ethical-conundrums-school-social-workers-legal-restrictions-gender-sexuality
    • Barsky, A. E. (2022, July). Ethics alive: Narrative ethics and the importance of storytelling. The New Social Worker (feature article). https://www.socialworker.com/feature-articles/ethics-articles/narrative-ethics-value-of-storytelling. 
    • Barsky, A. E. (2022, April). Ethics alive! Anticipatory dual relationships. The New Social Worker. https://www.socialworker.com/topics/allan_barsky or  https://www.socialworker.com/feature-articles/ethics-articles/anticipatory-dual-relationships-social-work 
    • Barsky, A. E. (2022, March). Is this truly the right time for social work, and who decides? The New Social Worker. https://www.socialworker.com/extras/social-work-month-project-2022/is-this-truly-right-time-for-social-work-who-decides   Barsky, A. E. (2022, January). Ethics alive! The ethics of SocBots: Imagining Siri and Alexa as the next generation of social workers. The New Social Worker, 29(1), 4-5. https://www.socialworker.com/feature-articles/ethics-articles/ethics-socbots-imagining-siri-alexa-next-generation-social-workers 
    • Barsky, A. E. (2021, Sept.). Ethics alive! Money, money, money. The New Social Worker, 28(3), 4-5. https://www.socialworker.com/topics/allan_barsky
    • Singer, J., & Barsky, A. E. (2021). Self-care and cultural humility in the 2021 NASW Code of Ethics (podcast). https://socialworkpodcast.blogspot.com
    • Barsky, A. E. (2021, May). Ethics alive: Special report on the 2021 revisions to the NASW Code of Ethics. https://www.socialworker.com/feature-articles/ethics-articles/special-report-2021-revisions-nasw-code-of-ethics 
    • Barsky, A. E. (2021, April). Freedom to discriminate and the professional obligation of social workers. The New Social Worker, 28(2), 4-5. https://www.socialworker.com/feature-articles/ethics-articles/freedom-to-discriminate-professional-obligation-social-workers
    • Barsky, A. E. (2021, March). Ethics and the essentiality of social work. The New Social Worker (special issue for Social Work Month) https://www.socialworker.com/extras/social-work-month-project-2021/ethics-essentiality-of-social-work
    • Barsky, A. E. (2021, January). Ethics alive! When medical marijuana is both “legal” and “prohibited. The New Social Worker, 28(1), 4-5. https://www.socialworker.com/topics/allan_barsky/ 
    • Barsky, A. E. (2020, September). Ethics alive! Elections in light of social work values. The New Social Worker, 27(3), 4-6. https://www.socialworker.com/topics/allan_barsky/ 
    • Barsky, A. E. (2020, June). Ethics alive! The challenge of “tainted” donations. The New Social Worker (feature article). https://www.socialworker.com/feature-articles/ethics-articles/challenge-tainted-donations/
    • Barsky, A. E. (2020). Ethics alive: Ethical exceptions for social workers in light of the COVID-19 pandemic and physical distancing. The New Social Worker (special online report). http://www.socialworker.com/topics/allan_barsky. Selected "Article of the Year" - with 4.6 K likes: https://www.socialworker.com/blogs/lindas-agenda/good-bye-2020-hello-2021-new-social-worker-top-10-articles-2020/?fbclid=IwAR3LAiaX0LgHvyushTeGfYmC7IZ1yg9lyGh3xv7qhyBDjXHK4iCrG3OM5hU
    • Barsky, A. E. (2020). To you… we throw the torch. The New Social Worker (special online report). http://www.socialworker.com/topics/allan_barsky
    • Barsky, A. E., Sehgal, M., Latif, J., & Wiese, L., (2020). How to conduct a SAGE visit. Interprofessional Education and Practice, Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton, FL (videos). Introduction: https://fau.mediasite.com/Mediasite/Play/661c8b66b708412289996aa25693c6961d; Initial Briefing: https://fau.mediasite.com/Mediasite/Play/1547dd0f79ce48888c107c1dd21351e81d; First Assessment Meeting with SAGE Mentor: https://fau.mediasite.com/Mediasite/Play/a8be865212c24326ac7cc24117b006a21d; First Debriefing: https://fau.mediasite.com/Mediasite/Play/c73242cc11604ea1818deee2e9fb805c1d 
    • Barsky, A. E. (2020). Ethics alive! Responding to NASW’s professional review process. The New Social Worker, 27(1), 4-6. http://www.socialworker.com/topics/allan_barsky
    • Barsky, A. E. (2019, Oct. 24). Shocked by pride vote, but hopeful for future. Leader-Post. https://leaderpost.com/opinion/letters/letters-to-the-editor-oct-24-2019-shocked-by-pride-vote-but-hopeful-for-future
    • Barsky, A. E. (2019). Ethics alive! When you have ethical concerns: Initiating NASW’s professional review process. The New Social Worker, 26(4), 4-6. http://www.socialworker.com/topics/allan_barsky
    • Barsky, A. E. (2019). Ethics alive! Using ethics consultation: What, why, when, who, and how? The New Social Worker(feature article). https://www.socialworker.com/feature-articles/ethics-articles/ethics-alive-using-ethics-consultation-what-why-when-who-how
    • Barsky, A. E. (2019). Ethics alive! Dialogues on gun violence: The role of social work values and principles. The New Social Worker, 26(2), 4-5. http://www.socialworker.com/topics/allan_barsky
    • Barsky, A. E. (2019). Ethics alive! Religious freedom and social work: Ethics of referring clients.The New Social Worker, 26(1), 4-5. http://www.socialworker.com/topics/allan_barsky
    • Barsky, A. E. (2018). Ethics alive! Cultural competence, awareness, sensitivity, and humility: What’s the Difference?” The New Social Worker, 25(4), 4-5. http://www.socialworker.com/topics/allan_barsky
    • Barsky, A. E. (2018). Ethics alive! The ethics of paradoxical intervention. The New Social Worker, 25(3), 4-5. http://www.socialworker.com/topics/allan_barsky
    • Barsky, A. E. (2018). Ethics alive! Boundaries in a small community–Where everybody knows your name. The New Social Worker, 25(2), 4-5. http://www.socialworker.com/topics/allan_barsky
    • Barsky, A. E. (2018, March). Global issues, local solutions - What can one social worker do? The New Social Worker. http://www.socialworker.com/extras/social-work-month-2018/global-issues-local-solutions-what-can-one-social-worker-do
    • Barsky, A. E. (2018). Ethics alive! Ethics and the clinical/nonclinical distinction. The New Social Worker, 25(1), 4-5. http://www.socialworker.com/topics/allan_barsky
    • Barsky, A. E. (2018). Omgaan met meerdere beroepscodes als sociaal werker Omgaan met meerdere beroepscodes als sociaal werker. https://www.bpsw.nl/actueel/nieuws/item/omgaan-met-meerder-beroepscodes-als-sociaal-werker (Dutch version of “Ethics Alive! Coping with Multiple codes of Ethics as a Social Worker” (2016), translated from The New Social Worker at www.socialworker.com
    • Barsky, A. E. (2018). NASW Code of Ethics: Summary of significant changes (excerpted from the New Social Worker article). In L. E. Cox, C. J. Tice, & D. D. Long, Introduction to Social Work: An advocacy-based profession (2nd ed.).Thousand Oaks, CA: SAGE. 
    • Barsky, A. E., & Zagoda, K. (2018). Practice standards on social work and technology: Changes, challenges, and ongoing debates. inSocialWork Podcast Series [Audio Podcast]. http://www.insocialwork.org/episode.asp?ep=231
    • Singer, J. B., & Barsky, A. E. (2018). 2018 NASW Code of Ethics (Episode 113 – Part 1). Social Work Podcast Series [Audio Podcast]. http://www.socialworkpodcast.com/2018/01/Ethics2018-1.html
    • Singer, J. B., & Barsky, A. E. (2018). 2018 NASW Code of Ethics (Episode 113 – Part 2). Social Work Podcast Series [Audio Podcast]. http://www.socialworkpodcast.com/2018/01/Ethics2018-2.html
    • Singer, J. B., & Barsky, A. E. (2018). 2018 NASW Code of Ethics (Episode 113 – Part 3). Social Work Podcast Series [Audio Podcast]. http://socialworkpodcast.blogspot.com/2018/01/Ethics2018-3.html
    • Grobman, L. M. [quoting Allan Barsky] (2017). New standards provide guidance for social workers in an ever-changing tech world. The New Social Worker, 24(4), 22-23. https://www.socialworker.com/feature-articles/technology-articles/new-standards-provide-guidelines-for-social-workers-in-ever-changing-tech-world/
    • Barsky, A. E. (2017). Ethics alive: The 2017 NASW Code of Ethics—What’s new? The New Social Worker, 24(4), 4-7.  http://www.socialworker.com/topics/allan_barsky [selected by editor as “2017 Top Article of the Year” - http://www.socialworker.com/feature-articles/lindas-agenda/the-new-social-worker-top-6-articles-for-2017-editors-picks-and-more/; received 3,200 likes] 
    • Barsky, A. E. (2017). Ethics alive! Gifts from clients: The good, the bad, and the ethically ugly. The New Social Worker, 24(3), 4-5. http://www.socialworker.com/topics/allan_barsky/
    • Barsky, A. E., & Groshong, L. (2017). Ethics alive: R-E-S-P-E-C-T in social work advocacy. The New Social Worker, 24(2), 4-5. http://www.socialworker.com/topics/allan_barsky/
    • Barsky, A. E. (2017). Ethics alive! To record or not to record—The ethics of documentation. The New Social Worker, 24(1), 4-5. http://www.socialworker.com/topics/allan_barsky/
    • Barsky, A. E. (2016, June 14) How Orlando is reacting to the Pulse nightclub shooting. CBC Radio (live broadcast and podcast). Eye Opener. http://www.cbc.ca/eyeopener/episode/2016/06/14/how-orlando-is-reacting-to-the-pulse-nightclub-shooting/(Summarized by Dave Dormir in an article at http://www.cbc.ca/beta/news/canada/calgary/orlando-shooting-florida-lgbt-1.3635221)
    • Barsky, A. E. (2016). Ten legal issues facing LGBT parents despite legal recognition of same-sex marriage (aka “What Family Law Professionals need to know in the Post-ObergefellEra”): Ask the experts from the AFCC eNEWS: Guidance from leading family law professionals.Association of Family and Conciliation Courts eNEWS, 11(2). http://www.afccnet.org/Publications/AFCC-eNEWS
    • Barsky, A. E. (2016). Ethics alive! Coping with multiple codes of ethics. The New Social Worker, 23(4), 4-5. http://www.socialworker.com/feature-articles/ethics-articles/coping-with-multiple-codes-of-ethics-as-a-social-worker
    • Barsky, A. E. (2016). Ethics alive! Social work with client friends and family—Avoiding collateral damage. The New Social Worker, 23(3), 4-5. http://www.socialworker.com/feature-articles/ethics-articles/social-work-with-client-friends-and-family-avoiding-collater/
    • Barsky, A. E. (2016). Ethics alive! Clients are from Mars, social workers are from Venus – Respect and the ethics of difference.The New Social Worker, 23(2), 4-5. http://www.socialworker.com/topics/allan_barsky/
    • Barsky, A. E. (2016). Ethics alive! Ethics of social work apps. The New Social Worker, 23(1), 4-5. http://www.socialworker.com/topics/allan_barsky/
    • Barsky, A. E. (2015). Ten tips for professionals: Using online communication in an ethically responsible manner. In A. Clark, & L. Swall, Ask the experts from the AFCC eNEWS: Guidance from leading family law professionals(pp. 99-101). http://www.afccnet.org/Portals/0/PDF/Ask_the_Experts_Book.pdf(Reprinted from article in AFCC eNEWs).
    • Barsky, A. E. (2015). Ethics alive! Deciding for my client: The ethics of a social worker as proxy. The New Social Worker, 22(4), 4-5. http://www.socialworker.com/topics/allan_barsky/
    • Barsky, A. E. (2015, July 7). Religious freedom law a dangerous idea. South Florida Sun-Sentinel. http://www.sun-sentinel.com/opinion/letters/fl-letter-religion-0705-20150706-story.html
    • Barsky, A. E. (2015). Ethics alive! DSM-5 and the ethics of diagnosis.The New Social Worker, 22(3), 4-5. http://www.socialworker.com/topics/allan_barsky/
    • Barsky, A. E. (2015, April 16). Conflict resolution for the helping professions. Doug Noll Show. WS Radio. Livestreamed at http://wsradio.com
    • Barsky, A. E. (2015). Faux shepherd’s pie. In The Bathurst Street kitchen: Much more than a cookbook (p. 142).Toronto: United Jewish Appeal Federation (philanthropic project).
    • Barsky, A. E. (2015, March 23). Bathroom scare. Miami Herald. http://www.miamiherald.com/opinion/letters-to-the-editor/article16131014.html#storylink=cpy  
    • Barsky, A. E. (2015). Ethics alive! Risks of risk management. The New Social Worker, 22(2), 4-5. http://www.socialworker.com/topics/allan_barsky/
    • Barsky, A. E. (2015). Ethics alive! Being conscientious - Ethics of impairment and self-care. The New Social Worker, 22(1), 4-5. http://www.socialworker.com/topics/allan_barsky/
    • Barsky, A. E. (2015). Ten tips for professionals: Using online communication in an ethically responsible manner. In A. Clark, & L. Swall, Ask the experts from the AFCC eNEWS: Guidance from leading family law professionals (pp. 99-101). http://www.afccnet.org/Portals/0/PDF/Ask_the_Experts_Book.pdf (Reprinted from article in AFCC eNEWs).
    • Barsky, A. E. (2015). Ethics alive! Deciding for my client: The ethics of a social worker as proxy. The New Social Worker, 22(4), 4-5. http://www.socialworker.com/topics/allan_barsky/
    • Barsky, A. E. (2015). Ethics alive! DSM-5 and the ethics of diagnosis. The New Social Worker, 22(3), 4-5. http://www.socialworker.com/topics/allan_barsky/
    • Barsky, A. E. (2015, April 16). Conflict resolution for the helping professions. Doug Noll Show. WS Radio. Livestreamed at http://wsradio.com
    • Barsky, A. E. (2015). Faux shepherd’s pie. In The Bathurst Street kitchen: Much more than a cookbook (p. 142). Toronto: United Jewish Appeal Federation (philanthropic project).
    • Barsky, A. E. (2015, March 23). Bathroom scare. Miami Herald. http://www.miamiherald.com/opinion/letters-to-the-editor/article16131014.html#storylink=cpy 
    • Barsky, A. E. (2015, July 7). Religious freedom law a dangerous idea. South Florida Sun-Sentinel. http://www.sun-sentinel.com/opinion/letters/fl-letter-religion-0705-20150706-story.html
    • Barsky, A. E. (2015, April 16). Conflict resolution for the helping professions. Doug Noll Show. WS Radio. Livestreamed at http://wsradio.com
    • Barsky, A. E. (2015). Ethics alive! Risks of risk management. The New Social Worker, 22(2), 4-5. http://www.socialworker.com/topics/allan_barsky/
    • Barsky, A. E. (2015). Ethics alive! Being conscientious - Ethics of impairment and self-care. The New Social Worker, 22(1), 4-5. http://www.socialworker.com/topics/allan_barsky/
    • Barsky, A E. (2014, November 25). Fairness abandoned in redistricting. South Florida Sun-Sentinel. http://www.sun-sentinel.com/opinion/letters/fl-gerrymander-letter-20141125-story.html
    • Barsky, A. E. (2014). Ethics alive! Ebola and the ethics of using unproven drugs. The New Social Worker, 21(4), 4-5. http://www.mediafire.com/view/es0e4k7gg5ks9h7/fall2014.pdf
    • Barsky, A. E. (2014). Ethics alive! Do involuntary clients have a right to self-determination? The New Social Worker, 20(4), 4-5. http://www.socialworker.com/topics/allan_barsky
    • Barsky, A. E. (2014). Ethics: Current issues and practical responses (DVD). Eau Claire, WI: PESI Health Care. http://www.pesi.com/bookstore/Ethics__Current_Issues_and_Practical_Responses-details.aspx (also, presented similar ethics workshops in Tulsa, OK, Oklahoma City, OK, Little Rock, AR, Bangor, ME, Portland, ME (2), Manchester, NH (2), Sioux City, SD, Fargo, ND, Bismarck, ND, Cheyenne, WY, Boulder, CO, Denver, CO, Marietta, GA, Decatur, GA, Macon, GA, Santa Fe, NM, Albuquerque, NM, El Paso, TX, Tucson, AZ, Phoenix, AZ, Flagstaff, AZ; Dallas, TX; Fort Worth, TX; Woburn, MA; Waltham, MA, Dedham, MA, Pentagon City, VA; Lynwood, WA, Bellevue, WA, Tacoma, WA; Santa Rosa, CA; Oakland, CA; Palo Alto; CA; Burlington, VT).
    • Barsky, A. E. (2014). Ethics alive! Ethics in private practice. The New Social Worker, 20(4), 4-5. http://www.socialworker.com/topics/allan_barsky 
    • Barsky, A. E. (2013). Ethics alive! Ethical concerns in field supervision. The New Social Worker, 20(4), 4-5. http://www.socialworker.com/topics/allan_barsky
    • Barsky, A. E. (2013). Tips for social work students. In Back-to-school guide for social work students! (eBook). White Hat Communications. http://www.smashwords.com/books/view/355823
    • Nolin, R. (2013, August 28). Lauderdale-by-the-Sea girl's bridge plan charms Key West officials. http://www.sun-sentinel.com/news/broward/fl-key-west-foot-bridge-20130827,0,7718385.story (Photograph and quotations from Allan Barsky).
    • Huffington Post. (2013, August 29). Key West 'Rainbow Pride Bridge' Proposed By 10-Year-Old Adelle Barsky-Moore. http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/08/29/key-west-rainbow-bridge_n_3836486.html?clear (Photographs by Allan Barsky).
    • Barsky, A. E. (2013, August 14). Send loud, clear message to Russia. South Florida Sun-Sentinel. http://www.sun-sentinel.com/news/opinion/letters/fl-online-letter4-20130814,0,78300.story#tugs_story_display
    • Barsky, A. E. (2013). Ethics alive! Ethical concerns in field supervision. The New Social Worker, 20(4), 3-4. http://www.socialworker.com/topics/allan_barsky
    • Barsky, A. E. (2013). Ethics alive! In compliance – The NASW Code of Ethics and other social work obligations. The New Social Worker, 20(3), 4-5. http://www.socialworker.com/topics/allan_barsky
    • Barsky, A. E. (2013). Ask the experts: 10 tips for professionals using online communication in an ethically responsible manner. Association of Family and Conciliation Courts eNews. https://afcc.networkats.com/uploads/ES/2013/03%202013%20Mar/2013-03-Mar-Ask-the-Experts-Online-Communication.pdf
    • Broward County Public Schools Board – Office of Prevention Programs. (2013). Ensuring LGBTQ health and safety (interview with A. E. Barsky included as part of this training video for educators and administrators; in collaboration with Debra Hall-Green, Amalio Nieves RCG Productions). Fort Lauderdale, FL. (segment posted at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8hrF2OcPovs) Winner of Suncoast Emmy Award (Informational/Instructional Category - http://suncoastchapter.org/awards/2013-suncoast-emmy-awards/2013-nominations/).
    • Barsky, A. E. (2013). Ten tips for professionals: Using online communication in an ethically responsible manner. Association of Family and Conciliation Courts. http://afccnet.blogspot.com
    • Barsky, A. E. (2013). Ethics alive! A text in the night. The New Social Worker, 20(2), 4-5. http://www.socialworker.com/topics/allan_barsky
    • Barsky, A. E. (2013). Episode 115 - Online social work with individuals, families, and groups: Ethical issues and responses. In SocialWork Podcast Series. [Audio Podcast]. http://www.socialwork.buffalo.edu/podcast/episode.asp?ep=115
    • Barsky, A. E. (2013). Social work ethics. [Episode 78]. Social Work Podcast Series [Audio Podcast] http://socialworkpodcast.blogspot.com
    • Barsky, A. E. (2013). Ethics alive: Whoops! Practice errors and the ethics of follow-up. The New Social Worker, 20(1), 4-5. http://www.socialworker.com/topics/allan_barsky
    • Barsky, A. E. (2012). Social workers in court: Opportunities for hope and resilience? Social work and the courts: Section connection, Fall 2012, 7-8, National Association of Social Workers. (available to NASW section members online)
    • Barsky, A. E. (2012, December 18). Social workers in court [Episode 76]. Social Work Podcast Series [Audio Podcast]. http://www.socialworkpodcast.com/2012/12/social-workers-in-court-interview-with.html
    • Barsky, A. E. (2012, November 12). Episode 107: Ethical issues in end-of-life decision making. Living Proof Podcast Series. [Audio Podcast] http://www.socialwork.buffalo.edu/podcast/episode.asp?ep=107
    • Barsky, A. E. (2012). Ethics Alive! Clinicians in court–Thwarting disclosure. The New Social Worker, 19(4), 3-4. http://www.socialworker.com/topics/allan_barsky
    • Barsky, A. E. (2012, September 20). Clinicians in court (Podcast). The Practice Institute. http://www.eventbrite.com/event/3962475872
    • Barsky, A. E. (2012, July 20). Ads lie. Miami Herald. http://www.sun-sentinel.com/news/opinion/letters/fl-letters-0629-20120629,0,7334248.story
    • Barsky, A. E. (2012, June 27). Thanks, John Roberts. South Florida Sun-Sentinel. http://www.sun-sentinel.com/news/opinion/letters/fl-letters-0629-20120629,0,7334248.story
    • Barsky, A. E. (2012, May 12). Obama is a leader. South Florida Sun-Sentinel. http://articles.sun-sentinel.com/2012-05-12/news/sfl-allan-barsky-obama-is-a-leader-20120511_1_obama-leader-marriage-equality
    • Barsky. A. E. (2012, May 3). Unheard demand. Miami Herald. http://www.miamiherald.com/2012/05/03/2781987/unheard-demand.html#storylink=cpy
    • Barsky, A. E. (2012, April). Unqualified but required. http://blog.oup.com/2012/04/unqualified-but-required
    • Barsky, A. E. (2011, May 14). New jobs created during recent legislative session. South Florida Sun-Sentinel. p.19. http://www.sun-sentinel.com/news/opinion/letters/fl-rick-scott-job-creation-letter-20110514,0,6423524.story
    • Barsky, A. E. (2011). To report or not to report: That is the ethical dilemma. New Social Worker, 18(2), 4.http://www.socialworker.com/topics/allan_barsky
    • Kolker, D., & Barsky, A. E. (2011). The risks and benefits of evidence-based practice in child welfare. Children’s Voice. July/August 2011, 22-25. http://www.cwla.org/voice.
    • Barsky, A. E. (2010). Social workers as whistle blowers. The New Social Worker, 17(3), 4-5. http://www.socialworker.com/topics/allan_barsky
    • Barsky, A. E. (2010, Nov. 23, 2010). Gay adoption study not real. South Florida Sun-Sentinel, p.14A. http://articles.sun-sentinel.com/2010-11-23/news/fl-gay-adoption-letter-1123-20101123_1_gay-adoption-stacey-and-biblarz-study
    • Mayo, M. (2010, August 15). Time for Florida to allow gay adoptions, not ban gay foster parents. South Florida Sun-Sentinel, pp. 1B, 5B. http://www.sun-sentinel.com/news/columnists/fl-gays-adoption-mayocol-b081510-20100814,0,1353037.column (quoting Allan Barsky). 
    • Barsky, A. E. (2010, March 30). Time to kill gay adoption ban. South Florida Sun-Sentinel, Page 18A. http://www.sun-sentinel.com/news/opinion/letters/fl-gays-adopting-law-0330-20100330,0,4293008.story
    • Barsky, A. E., (2009). Tainted donations: How should social workers respond? http://drbarsky.blogspot.com
    • Barsky, A. E. (2009). When right is not easy: Social work and moral courage. http://blog.oup.com/2009/12/social-work-moral-courage
    • Barsky, A. E. (2009, Oct. 29). Public option necessary. South Florida Sun-Sentinel. http://www.sun-sentinel.com/news/opinion/letters/sfl-president-healthcare-m202909sboct29,0,3321749.story
    • Barsky, A. E. (2009). Same-sex marriage gets a boost. South Florida Sun-Sentinel. http://www.sun-sentinel.com/news/opinion/sfl-same-sex-couples-m063009pnjun30,0,516467.story
    • Mayo, M. (2009, April 16). If you are gay married couple, don't expect any recognition from Florida. South Florida Sun-Sentinel, pp. 1B, 4B. http://www.sun-sentinel.com/news/local/broward/sfl-gay-marriage-mayocol-b041609.col,0,2060476.column (quoting Allan Barsky).
    • Mayo, M. (2008, October 5). Gay families are here, no matter what the Florida Constitution says. South Florida Sun-Sentinel, pp. 1B-2B. (quoting Allan Barsky).
    • Mayo, M. (2008, November 6). Voter paradox: Breaking barriers, creating new ones. South Florida Sun-Sentinel, pp. 1B-2B. http://www.sun-sentinel.com/news/columnists/sfl-flbmayocol1106sbnov06,0,5094884.column (quoting Allan Barsky).
    • Barsky, A. E. (2008, September 8). Palin's politics worth a look. South Florida Sun-Sentinel, p.16A. http://www.sun-sentinel.com/news/opinion/sfl-pbmail918xxsbsep08,0,6643595.story
    • Barsky, A. E., & Moore, G. (2008, August). Constitutional concerns. Hakol of Temple Bat Yam, Ft. Lauderdale, FL, p.10.
    • Barsky, A. E. (2008, March 15). Should Democrats do a do-over. Miami Herald, p.24A,  http://www.miamiherald.com/456/story/457601.html
    • Barsky, A. E. (2007, Sept. 21). Kennedy’s legacy. South Florida Sun-Sentinel, Ft. Lauderdale, p. 22A. http://www.sun-sentinel.com/news/opinion/letters/sfl-brmail976xnbsep21,0,2560861.story
    • Barsky, A. E. (2007, July 9). Libby got off easy. South Florida Sun-Sentinel, Ft. Lauderdale, FL, p. 14A. http://www.sun-sentinel.com/news/opinion/letters/sfl-brpb872nbjul09,0,3562311.story
    • Barsky, A. E. (2006, Sept. 19). Torture, not Bush, is the real issue. South Florida Sun-Sentinel, Ft. Lauderdale, FL, p. 12A. http://www.sun-sentinel.com/news/opinion/letters/sfl-brmail740sep19,0,3880782.story
    • Marshall, T. (2006, June 19). Wilton Manors celebrates progress of gays and lesbians with Stonewall Festival. South Florida Sun-Sentinel, Ft. Lauderdale, FL, p. 3B (Interviewed A. E. Barsky).
    • Rothaus, S. (2006, June 17). Ties for two: More gay men are celebrating Father's Day as they join the baby boom. Miami Herald, pp. E1, E4.  (Interviewed A. E. Barsky).
    • Barsky, A. E. (2005, October 9). Gay marriage amendment. South Florida Sun-Sentinel, Ft. Lauderdale, FL, p. 4J. http://www.sun-sentinel.com/news/opinion/letters/sfl-brmail890xoct09,0,7165672.story
    • Barsky, A. E. (2005, August 4). Diversity panel. South Florida Sun-Sentinel, Ft. Lauderdale, FL, p. 18A.http://www.sun-sentinel.com/news/opinion/letters/sfl-brmail816aug04,0,1455937.story
    • Barsky, A. E. (2005, January 16). Children lose, too. South Florida Sun-Sentinel, Ft. Lauderdale, FL, p. 4H.
    • Barsky, A. E. (2005, January 16). Gay-Adoption Ban. Miami Herald. http://www.miami.com/mld/miamiherald/news/editorial/letters/10648559.htm
    • Interviewed for article: Wyman, S. (2004, April 18). Lack of legal protections leads to hardships for gay couples. South Florida Sun-Sentinel, Ft. Lauderdale, FL, p. A1, Ft. Lauderdale, FL.
      http://www.sun-sentinel.com/news/local/southflorida/sfl-gaymarriage18apr18,0,3886597.story?coll=sfla-home-headlines
    • Barsky, A. E. (2004, March). Coming out of the shadows of the law. Solutions: A periodical of note of the Ontario Association for Family Mediation, pp. 5-6.
    • Barsky, A. E. (2004, March 24). Dead heat. South Florida Sun-Sentinel, Ft. Lauderdale, FL. www.sun-sentinel.com/news/opinion/letters/sfl-pbmail794mar24,0,4142921.story
    • Barsky, A. E. (2004, February 4). Amendment on marriage will cost. South Florida Sun-Sentinel, Ft. Lauderdale, FL. http://www.sun-sentinel.com/news/opinion/letters/sfl-brmail860feb04,0,5851433.story
    • Barsky, A. E. (2003, Dec. 2). Save tax money: Enact domestic-partner laws. Palm Beach Post, West Palm Beach, FL.http://www.palmbeachpost.com/opinion/content/auto/epaper/editions/tuesday/opinion_f3bc4d6c63cd22db0086.html
    • Barsky, A. E. (2003, Nov. 28). Now Florida needs to change its laws. South Florida Sun-Sentinel, Ft. Lauderdale, FL. http://www.sun-sentinel.com/news/opinion/letters/search/sfl-brmail772nov28,1,4939694.story
    • Barsky, A. E. (2003, Aug. 14). Canadians mostly support idea. South Florida Sun-Sentinel, Ft. Lauderdale, FL, p. 20A.
    • Barsky, A. E., (2003 Feb.15). Child Welfare: Privatization more costly. Miami Herald Letters to the Editor.
    • Barsky, A. E. (2002, Fall). Peace pretender? [Poem] ACResolution (Quarterly Magazine of the Association for Conflict Resolution), 44.
    • Barsky, A. E. (2002, July 31). Election ethics. Miami Herald, Miami, FL. http://www.miami.com/mld/miami/3767151.htm
    • Barsky, A. E. (2002, July 28). Hiring inmates makes sense. South Florida Sun-Sentinel, Ft. Lauderdale, FL. http://www.sun-sentinel.com/news/opinion/letters/search/sfl-brmail775jul28.story
    • Barsky, A. E. (2002, July 25). Professionalize, not privatize. Palm Beach Post, West Palm Beach, FL, p. C28.
    • Barsky, A. E. (2002, April 29). Justice prevails. South Florida Sun-Sentinel, Ft. Lauderdale, FL. http://www.sun-sentinel.com/news/opinion/letters/search/sfl-pbmail775xapr29.story?coll=sfla%2Dletters%2Darchives
    • Barsky, A. E. (2002). Best practices in conflict resolution and diversity: The case of June and Roxanne. ACResolution,1(4), 18-19.
    • Barsky, A. E. (2002, March 20). Trembling before G-d. Jewish Star Times.
    • Barsky, A. E. (2001, Sept.18). War on drugs a closer fit. South Florida Sun-Sentinel, Ft. Lauderdale, FL, p. 23A.
    • Barsky, A. E. (2001). Network Board reflections: Interview with Allan Barsky. Interaction - Network for Conflict Resolution, 14(1), 3-4.
    • Barsky, A. E. (1999, November). Counselling a couple in separation: How can the intimacy of one partner be kept in confidence [Tough Choices Column]. Perspectives: Newsletter of the British Columbia Association of Social Workers,21(3), 24.
    • Barsky, A. E. (1999, June). Mediator, transform thyself. Resolve: Family Mediation Canada, 7-8.
    • Barsky, A. E. (1998). MSW thesis: Mock oral examination (Video, University of Calgary.
    • Samuel, M., & Barsky, A. E. (1998). Case 6: Can a dropout with a history of alcohol and drug abuse make it in a regular classroom? In Department of Educational Psychology, University of Calgary. Special Needs Casebook. Calgary: University of Calgary.
    • Barsky, A. E. (1997). And, oh yes… Don’t forget to smile (p.116). In McKersie, R. B. What would you do on the back of a camel? – Part 2. Negotiation Journal, 13, 109-118.
    • Barsky, A. E., & Collins, D. (1996). MSW comprehensive case study: Oral examination (Video), University of Calgary.
    • Barsky, A. E. (1996). Mental illness, mental capacity and negotiation competence. Interaction Quarterly, 8(3), 9, 12. [Reprinted with permission in (1997, April). Conflict Resolution Notes, 14(3), 23-24; and in (1997, March). Minnesota Mediator, 9-10].
    • Barsky, A. E. (1996, Dec. 19). Hebron’s historical opportunity to resolve conflict, Jewish Free Press, Calgary, AB, p. 9.
    • Barsky, A. E. (1996, April). Ethical dilemmas in community mediation. Conflict Resolution Notes, Part 1, 14(1), 3-4; Part II, 14(2), 15-17.
    • Barsky, A. E. (1995). Power and neutrality in child protection mediation. Program of Excellence, University of Victoria Institute for Dispute Resolution Funded Research.
    • Barsky, A. E. (1995). The underutilization of mediation. Interaction Quarterly, 7(3), 10.
    • Barsky, A. E. (1995). Violence against women in separation situations: Danielle’s Story. Resolve, 8(3), 12-15.
    • Barsky, A. E. (1995, September 26). Biases aided Mercredi. The Calgary Herald, p. A12.
    • Barsky, A. E. (1992-1993). Solutions (Editor). Publication of the Ontario Association for Family Mediation.
    • Barsky, A. E. (1991). Guidelines for mediators in situations where domestic violence is known or suspected to exist.Resolve, 5, 11.
    • Barsky, A. E., & Roberts, A. (1983). Alternative legal careers (Illustrative comic series). The Advocate (University of Toronto Faculty of Law), 17, 11, 13, 24, 28, 38.

    Some Books with Allan Barsky's ChapterS

    Routledge International Handbook of Social Work Ethics
    Divorce and Family Mediation
    Explorations in Diversity - Anderson

    Annotated Bibliographies

    • Barsky, A. E. (2016). Conflict resolution (2nd edition). Oxford Bibliographies. http://www.oxfordbibliographies.com https://doi.org/10.1093/OBO/9780195389678-0026
    • Barsky, A. E., & Stagliano, A. (2015). Microskills (2nd edition). Oxford Bibliographies. http://www.oxfordbibliographies.com
    • Barsky, A. E. (2011). Social work and the law. Oxford Bibliographies Online.  http://www.oxfordbibliographies.com
    • Barsky, A. E. (2011). Microskills. Oxford Bibliographies Online. http://www.oxfordbibliographies.com
    • Barsky, A. E. (2010). Conflict resolution. Oxford Bibliographies Online. http://www.oxfordbibliographies.com

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