The authors present an overview of consultation through the use of external consultants in social service agencies. Consultation is briefly defined and the historical use of consulting acknowledged; emphasis focuses on the reasons agencies use consultants and the specific tasks they may perform. Special attention is given to the question of matching ethical values between the agency and consultant.
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