Social Work LibGuide

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Addiction publishes peer-reviewed research reports on pharmalogical and behavioural addictions, bringing together research conducted within many different disciplines. The publication is an official journal of the Society for the Study of Addiction, and has been in publication since 1884.

Open access journal.
Advances in Social Work is committed to enhancing the linkage among social work practice, research, and education. Accordingly, the journal addresses current issues, challenges, and responses facing social work practice and education globally. The journal invites discussion and development of innovations in social work practice and their implications for social work research and education.

From Jan 2022 most articles will be open access.
The Australian Journal Of Social Issues is published by the Australian Social Policy Association to provide an inter-disciplinary forum for debate on significant and controversial social policy issues that are of relevance to Australia. It deals with questions of social justice as most broadly defined. Articles discuss particular social issues, review conceptual problems, present empirical studies and debate policy alternatives.

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Published by the Australian Association of Social Workers - an international peer-reviewed journal reflecting current thinking and trends in Social Work. The Journal promotes the development of practice, policy and education, and publishes original research, theoretical papers and critical reviews that build on existing knowledge. The Journal also publishes reviews of relevant professional literature, commentary and analysis of social policies and encourages debate in the form of reader commentary on articles.

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The journal features original articles that focus on social work practice with children, adolescents, and their families. The journal addresses current issues in the field of social work drawn from theory, direct practice, research, and social policy

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Child & Family Social Work provides a forum where researchers, practitioners, policy-makers and managers in the field exchange knowledge, increase understanding and develop notions of good practice. In its promotion of research and practice, which is both disciplined and articulate, the Journal is dedicated to advancing the wellbeing and welfare of children and their families throughout the world.

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Published by the Child Welfare League of America this is devoted to the welfare of children and youth, especially those facing special problems such as being homeless, abused, new to the country or severely disabled.

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An official journal of the National Association of Social Workers. Publishes articles covering topics that affect delivery of health care services in areas such as aging, clinical work, oncology, substance abuse, depression, and maternal health.

Open access journal.
This journal promotes contributions, discussions and an exchange of knowledge on Social Work issues.
Social Work is a line of work carried out by trained professionals, or "Social Workers", in many different countries. Accordingly, the nature of social work can vary widely. However, its broad aim is to assess and meet people's social needs by providing services that enable them to live in safety, independence and dignity.

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A refereed professional journal concerned with education in social work and social welfare. Its purpose is to serve as a forum for creative exchange on trends, innovations, and problems relevant to social work education at the undergraduate, master’s, and postgraduate levels.

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Palliative Care & Social Practice is an international open access palliative care journal that publishes articles from symptom science, clinical practice and health services research, as well as cutting-edge research from the realm of social practice – from public health theory and practice, social medicine and social work, to social sciences related to dying and its care, as well as policy, criticism and cultural studies. We want to showcase the next generation of palliative care innovation research and practice - in clinics and in the wider society.

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Devoted to social work theory, practice, and administration in a wide variety of health care settings, this journal gives you the tools to improve your practice while keeping you up-to-date with the latest crucial information

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An official journal of the National Association of Social Workers (US). Publishes exemplary research to advance the development of knowledge and inform social work practice.