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Allan Barsky, JD, MSW, PhD

Florida Atlantic University

Professor of Social Work


Allan Barsky, JD, MSW, PhD, is the past chair of the National Ethics Committee of the National Association of Social Workers and professor with the Florida Atlantic University School of Social Work. Dr. Barsky’s clinical practice includes work in child welfare, intimate partner abuse, family mediation, addiction and forensic social work.

Dr. Barsky was awarded “Creative Scholar of the Year” by Florida Atlantic University. His book credits include Ethics and Values in Social Work (Oxford University Press), Clinicians in Court (Guilford Press), Conflict Resolution for the Helping Professions (Brooks/Cole) and Interprofessional Practice with Diverse Populations (Greenwood).

Dr. Barsky has spoken at many national and international conferences, including those of the Association of Family and Conciliation Courts, Association for Practical and Professional Ethics, National Association of Social Workers, International Federation of Social Workers, Family Mediation Canada, Council on Social Work Education, and Association for Conflict Resolution. He has presented workshops and classes in New York, Washington, Los Angeles, Dallas, Toronto, Jerusalem, London, Helsinki and Amsterdam.

 

Speaker Disclosures
Financial: Allan Barsky has an employment relationship with Florida Atlantic University. He receives a speaking honorarium and recording royalties from PESI, Inc. He receives royalties as a published author. He has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible organizations.
Non-financial: Allan Barsky is a member of the National Association of Social Workers, the Council on Social Work Education, and the Association of Baccalaureate Social Work Program Directors. He is an affiliate of the Peace, Justice and Human Rights Initiative, and he serves on the editorial board for the Journal of Social Work Values and Ethics.