The Public Protection Database is designed to provide an important front line in the protection of the public. The PPD flagging system provides disciplinary information to member boards to assist them in making licensure decisions. The system is designed to prevent a social worker who has been disciplined in one location from withholding disclosure of such adverse action from the new licensing jurisdiction.

Once a question is raised through a PPD identification, member boards are encouraged to contact the reporting board for the details of any disciplinary action. The information can be used in determining a candidate’s eligibility for licensure.

Filing PPD online
Regulatory boards can now file online PPD reports through the ASWB website. To file a report, member boards must obtain a password for security purposes.

Viewing PPD online
Regulatory boards can now view PPD reports online through the ASWB website. To view reports, member boards must obtain a password for security purposes.

For more information on PPD contact dsheehan@aswb.org.