Chapter 4: Journal Descriptions Social Work, established in 1956, is the top-rated social science journal in the world, ranked first in its category by the Information Sciences Institute (ISI). It is provided to all NASW members as a membership benefit. In addition, individual nonmembers, libraries, and institutions subscribe to Social Work. It is a professional … Read more
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Chapter 2: NASW Press Policies NASW Press welcomes articles for submission to our four scholarly journals—Social Work, Health & Social Work, Children & Schools, and Social Work Research. We encourage human services professionals from all disciplines to submit articles that are relevant to social work and meet NASW Press guidelines. Prior Publication NASW Press journals … Read more
Copyrights & Permissions Copyright NASW Press is the copyright owner of all content we publish. Journal authors, book authors, and edited volume contributors will be asked to sign copyright agreements. Permissions Do you need permission? Whether you are writing for NASW Press or reusing NASW Press materials, you must seek permission for the following: all … Read more
Become a Reviewer Make a positive impact in the field of social work by becoming a journal article or book proposal reviewer! Reviewers must be NASW members in good standing and must be published authors who can exhibit independence in editorial judgment. Other considerations for appointment are areas of practice, skills, and knowledge to assist … Read more
Calls for Papers Contribute to the advancement of social work scholarship. NASW Press currently has the following calls for papers: For Health & Social Work HIV/AIDS Policy and Practice: The Role of Social Work in Ending the Epidemic in a Changing Political Landscape For Children & Schools Dismantling Structural Barriers: School-Based Interventions Addressing Root Causes … Read more
The health and welfare of social workers are as important as the knowledge, skills, and abilities they bring with them to the workplace. In fact, self-care is part of good “practice management.” This concise brochure examines the stress factors affecting social workers and offers guidance on how to balance your professional and personal life to … Read more
As the first book to be published on coaching specifically for social workers, Values-Based Coaching gives voice to the social work profession on a controversial topic that presents tremendous opportunities for bringing about positive change. Health care and human service professionals in other disciplines will also benefit from its theoretical grounding and practical information on … Read more
Sarah Meisinger wrote Stories of Pain, Trauma, and Survival: A Social Worker’s Experience & Insights from the Field for all the new social workers experiencing the “baptism by fire” as they enter the profession. The book chronicles Meisinger’s struggle to find a balance between her own “personal agenda to ‘‘save the world one client at … Read more
Reflections on the American Social Welfare State: The Collected Papers of James R. Dumpson, PhD, 1930–1990 presents an insightful overview of American social welfare developments over a critical 50-year period, when social welfare policy was expanded to new heights through New Deal and civil rights legislation followed by conservative attacks on the foundation of these … Read more
Social work is an excellent career choice for those who care about human dignity and social justice. This popular booklet describes the diversity of career options in detail and provides information about specific areas of social work, including aging, child welfare, health care social work, justice and corrections, mental health, policy and planning, international social … Read more