Advances in Social Work: Announcements
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description: Advances in Social Work is a peer-reviewed journal 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. Advances in Social Work seeks to publish empirical, conceptual, and theoretical articles that make substantial contributions to the field in all areas of social work including clinical practice, community organization, social administration, social policy, planning, and program evaluation.
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items: Call for Papers: Call For Papers-SPECIAL ISSUE-Disaster Social Work in International Contexts
items: Announcement: Reviewer Appreciation
items: Announcement: AISW Announces New Editor
items: Announcement: Annoucing Fall 2022 Issue of AISW
items: Announcement: NEW Special Issue-Re-envisioning Social Work (Vol 22, Issue 2)
items: Announcement: Announcing Spring 2022 Issue of AISW
items: Announcement: 2021 Reviewer Appreciation
items: Announcement: Advances in Social Work: 2020 Reviewers and Affiliations
items: 20th Anniversary Edition of Advances in Social Work
items: 2019 Reviewer Acknowledgments

Call for Papers: Call For Papers-SPECIAL ISSUE-Disaster Social Work in International Contexts
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description: Summer 2027 Special Issue: Disaster Social Work in International Contexts Guest Editors Dr. Melanie Gall, Associate Professor, Arizona State University, Phoenix, AR, US Dr. Lauri Goldkind, Professor, Graduate School of Social Service, Fordham University, NY, NY, US Dr. Pia Ruth Hollenbach, Senior researcher, University of Applied Sciences, Konstanz, Germany Dr. Caroline Schmitt, Professor of ecosocial work and care, Frankfurt University of Applied Sciences, Germany The proposed issue seeks to advance knowledge and practice at the intersection of social work, disaster preparedness, response, and recovery across diverse cultural and geopolitical settings. Scope and Themes: Disasters—whether natural, technological, or human-made—pose urgent challenges that test the resilience of communities and the capacity of social workers. As the climate crisis intensifies, conflicts proliferate, and public health emergencies persist, social work’s role in disaster contexts becomes increasingly critical. This special issue will highlight innovative practices, case study examples as well as theoretical contributions, and comparative insights that address these challenges. Disaster social work has emerged as a vital field at the intersection of humanitarian response, climate change adaptation, and social justice. Disasters—whether natural, technological, or human-made—exacerbate existing inequalities and disproportionately impact marginalized communities, requiring social workers to address not only immediate needs but also long-term recovery and resilience ( Dominelli, 2023). Globally, frameworks such as the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction 2015–2030 emphasize inclusive, community-centered approaches to preparedness and recovery, highlighting the essential role of social workers in protecting vulnerable populations (United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction [UNDRR], 2015). Social workers contribute by providing psychosocial support, facilitating access to resource…
creator: Advances in Social Work
date: 2026-07-09

Announcement: Reviewer Appreciation
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description: We would like to acknowledge the contributions of the following 160 individuals from 105 universities and institutions, 7 countries, 42 states and territories who reviewed manuscripts in 2025. Without their time, commitment, and expertise, Advances in Social Work would not be possible. Ziblim Abukari, Westfield State University Margaret E. Adamek, Indiana University Erum Agha, University of North Carolina Ausirys Alviz, Monmouth University Juan Carlos Araque, University of Southern California Heather Arnold-Renicker, University of Denver Wonjen C. Bagley, Tennessee State University Cathy Beck-Cross, Grand View University (2) Lisa Berger, University of Wisconsin (2) Renee Betts, Indiana University Joan Blakey, Tulane University (4) Azadeh Block, California University of Pennsylvania Kori R Bloomquist, Winthrop University Daniel Boamah, Western Kentucky University Valerie Borum, Ryerson University Kassandra Botts, Independent Researcher Shane Ryan Brady, Western Michigan University Richard Brandon-Friedman, Indiana University Dana Branson, Southeast Missouri State University Stephanie Bryson, Portland State University Alexei Bullara, California State University (2) Barb J. Burdge, Manchester University Tyleen Caffrey, Our Lady of the Lake University Ryan Camire, City University of New York Emma Campbell, University of Cape Town Michael Campbell, Saint Leo University Nicole Cantoni, University of Illinois (2) Jesse Capece, Rhode Island University Danny Carroll, Indiana University (2) Laura Casey, University of Memphis Alberto Cifuentes, University of Connecticut Jessica D Cless, University of Rhode Island (2) Lana Cook, University of South Carolina Rebecca Cottrell, Metropolitan State University of Denver Shannon Cousineau, University of North Carolina (2) Amy Cressman, Rutgers University (3) Donnamaria Culbreth, Metro State University Anna Maria Curry, University of Maryland Amber Davis, Johns Hopkins University Nickolas Davis, University of Detroit Mercy Claire Dente…
creator: Advances in Social Work
date: 2026-04-07

Announcement: AISW Announces New Editor
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description: Advances in Social Work introduces Dr. Carol Hostetter as the new Editor as Dr. Margaret Adamek undertakes a new administrative role at the Indiana University School of Social Work. Dr. Hostetter effectively served as a Guest Editor for a double-issue of AISW and contributed as a reviewer for over a decade. Dr. Adamek’s tenure as Editor, since 2015, has enhanced the journal as well as her career and teaching in the realm of scholarly writing and publishing. AISW will continue to prosper under Dr. Hostetter's guidance. The camaraderie experienced with the AISW team, encompassing authors, reviewers, board members, and guest editors, and, of course, the staff including Valerie Decker, Managing Editor, Michael Hernandez, editorial assistant, Dr. Jieru Bai, statistical consultant, and Ted Polley, OJS Support, is greatly appreciated. We're excited to share the Spring 2023 issue of Advances in Social Work. Take a look at 12 papers written by 44 authors from the U.S. and Finland. In this collection, you'll find ten studies based on real experiences and two advocacy pieces. Together, they bring new viewpoints and discoveries about growing areas in social work practice, policy, and education! We remain committed to high-quality open access publishing widely available to academics and practitioners. Heartfelt best wishes are extended to the AISW Team as they venture forward.
creator: Advances in Social Work
date: 2023-08-24

Announcement: Annoucing Fall 2022 Issue of AISW
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description: In the Fall 2022 issue of Advances in Social Work, we are pleased to present 17 full-length papers (11 empirical, 6 conceptual) written by 52 authors representing all different regions of the country and one paper hailing from Ethiopia. The papers in this issue are organized into five areas of contribution: challenges to national social work organizations, technological innovations in social work, curriculum innovations, COVID-related impacts, and diverse client populations. Each paper is introduced briefly, followed by our annual recognition of AISW reviewers.
creator: Advances in Social Work
date: 2023-04-11

Announcement: Annoucing Fall 2022 Issue of AISW
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description: In the Fall 2022 issue of Advances in Social Work, we are pleased to present 17 full-length papers (11 empirical, 6 conceptual) written by 52 authors representing all different regions of the country and one paper hailing from Ethiopia. The papers in this issue are organized into five areas of contribution: challenges to national social work organizations, technological innovations in social work, curriculum innovations, COVID-related impacts, and diverse client populations. Each paper is introduced briefly, followed by our annual recognition of AISW reviewers.
creator: Advances in Social Work
date: 2023-04-11

Announcement: NEW Special Issue-Re-envisioning Social Work (Vol 22, Issue 2)
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description: We are pleased to announce are new special issue on re-envisioning social work edited by Goutham M. Menon, Jacqueline Mondros, Nancy J. Smyth, Martell Teasley, and Carol Hostetter. Please see this collection of 30 articles written by 106 authors from 48 universities and organizations. The year 2023 marks professional social work’s quasquicentennial: the 125th anniversary of our profession since the first social work classes were offered in the summer of 1898 at Columbia University. The profession has grown in its reach across many human service sectors over all these years creating opportunities for those who want to serve their communities in myriad and impactful ways. As we observe disruptions in the higher education sector, with profound implications to the mission of the social work profession, we are also witnessing many cross-sector opportunities for the future of the social work profession. Given our changing environment, the time is right for us to re-envision social work education and practice in ways that center our professions’ commitment to social justice and the well-being of individuals, families, and communities. In our efforts to meet the needs of the people and communities we serve, we have seen several innovative and impactful expansions into areas that have augmented our original “scope of practice.” Some have occurred to meet the needs of the time; others have morphed due to market conditions for jobs that have been encroached on by other professions/disciplines. And as we see more complex and vexing societal issues in our current environment, it is time for us to collectively discern our purpose, adjust our mindset, and be prepared to meet future challenges and opportunities. This special issue on “re-envisioning social work” provides a space for thought leaders to showcase meaningful and purpose-filled advances for the profession.
creator: Advances in Social Work
date: 2022-11-08

Announcement: Announcing Spring 2022 Issue of AISW
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description: In this Spring 2022 issue of Advances in Social Work, we are pleased to present 14 papers written by 40 authors from different regions of the U.S. The articles in this issue include a selection of empirical studies (n=6) and conceptual pieces (n=8). While the 14 articles cover a wide range of topics, two underlying themes include supporting different aspects of diversity in practice and in social work education and discovering the virtues of virtual practice.
creator: Advances in Social Work
date: 2022-06-14

Announcement: 2021 Reviewer Appreciation
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description: Reviewer Appreciation With our Fall 2021 issue we would like to thank the many reviewers worldwide who completed reviews for Advances in Social Work this past year. In 2021, 430 reviews were completed by 322 individuals from 17 countries and 45 states and territories representing 208 universities and organizations. That is a lot of working parts! We truly appreciate the voluntary efforts of our reviewers in enhancing the scholarly contributions of Advances in Social Work. We are grateful for the contributions of authors and the generosity of reviewers and of our legacy as an open access journal since 2008. Advances in Social Work 2021 Reviewers and Affiliations We would like to acknowledge the contributions of the following individuals who reviewed manuscripts for Advances in Social Work in 2021. Without their time and expertise, Advances in Social Work would not be possible. Janet Acker, College of Saint Rose Stephanie Adams, Eastern Kentucky University Erum Agha, UNC Chapel Hill (2) Karen M. Allen, Indiana University (2) Skye Allmang, Rutgers University (2) Debra Allwardt, Western Illinois University (2) David Alonso Gonzalez, Universidad Complutense de Madrid Dawn Apgar, Seton Hall University (2) Steven Applewhite, University of Houston Paul Archibald, College of Staten Island Heather Arnold-Renicker, University of Denver Nina Asaki, Springfield College Autumn Asher BlackDeer, Washington University in St. Louis (2) Gifty D. Ashirifi, Indiana University (2) Gail M. Augustine, Indiana University Joshua Baldwin, Lesley University Rosemary Barbera, Lasalle University* Ivette Barbosa, Indiana University Amber Bell, Lincoln University of Missouri (2) Natalie Bembry, Rutgers University Amy Benton, Texas State University Renee Betts, Indiana University Christine Bishop, Etoile Academy Charter School Kori R. Bloomquist, Winthrop University Ashleigh Borgmeyer, Louisiana State University Dara Bourassa, Shippensburg University Elizabeth Bowen, University at Buffalo Erin Boyc…
creator: Advances in Social Work
date: 2022-02-26

Announcement: Advances in Social Work: 2020 Reviewers and Affiliations
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description: Reviewer Appreciation With this issue we would also like to thank the many reviewers worldwide who completed reviews for Advances in Social Work this past year. In 2020, 297 individuals from 9 countries and 44 states and territories representing 170 colleges/universities and agencies served as AISW reviewers. We truly appreciate the voluntary efforts of our reviewers in enhancing the scholarly contributions of the journal. We are very proud of both the broad participation of authors and reviewers and of our legacy as an open access journal since 2008. We would like to acknowledge the contributions of the following individuals who reviewed manuscripts for Advances in Social Work in 2020. Without their time and expertise, Advances in Social Work would not be possible. Janet Acker, The College of Saint Rose Margaret E. Adamek, Indiana University (2) Stephanie Adams, Eastern Kentucky University Keith Adamson, University of Toronto Christson A. Adedoyin, Samford University (2) Amy Alberton, University of Windsor Karen M. Allen, Indiana University (3) Susan Allen, The University of Mississippi (retired) Skye Allmang, Rutgers University Nina Asaki, Springfield College Gifty D. Ashirifi, Indiana University Gail M. Augustine, Indiana University Stephanie Baird, University of Toronto Adrienne Baldwin-White, University of Georgia Jo Ann M. Bamdas, Florida Atlantic University Mahasweta Banerjee, Kansas University Carenlee Barkdull, University of North Dakota Cathy Beck-Cross, Grand View University (2) Natalie Bembry, Rutgers University Larry Bennett, University of Illinois Chicago Amy Benton, Texas State University Rosalyn Bertram, University of Missouri Renee Betts, Indiana University (2) Christine Bishop, Stephen F. Austin State University (2) Jenny Bonaventure, Louisiana State University Ashleigh Borgmeyer, Louisiana State University Dara Bourassa, Shippensburg University Nova J. Bradford, University of Minnesota Shane Ryan Brady, University of Oklahoma Hannah Britton, Unive…
creator: Advances in Social Work
date: 2021-01-28

20th Anniversary Edition of Advances in Social Work
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creator: Advances in Social Work
date: 2020-08-14

2019 Reviewer Acknowledgments
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description: We would like to thank the many reviewers worldwide who contributed to the scholarship represented here and in other issues of Advances in Social Work this past year. In 2019, 189 individuals from 7 countries, 43 states, and 1 territory, and representing 112 colleges/universities and 3 organizations served as AISW reviewers. We truly appreciate the voluntary efforts of our reviewers in enhancing the scholarly contributions of the journal. We are very proud of both the broad participation of reviewers and of our legacy as an open access journal since 2008. I would also like to take this opportunity to acknowledge the many contributions of our Assistant Editor, Ms. Valerie Decker. Valerie’s diligent efforts on behalf of the journal include assigning reviewers, communicating with authors, copyediting accepted manuscripts, assisting guest editors with all phases of the review process, and basically keeping the whole process on track. Her work on the journal is what keeps it flowing. Thanks, Valerie! Emily Akerson, James Madison University Karen M. Allen, Indiana University Susan C. Allen, University of Mississippi Stephanie Baird, University of Toronto Adrienne Baldwin-White, University of Georgia Jo Ann M. Bamdas, Florida Atlantic University Mahasweta Banerjee, Kentucky University Joseph B. Bartholomew, Indiana University Larry Bennett, Indiana University Rebecca Bonanno, SUNY Empire State College Ashleigh Borgmeyer, Louisiana State University Dara Bourassa, Shippensburg University Natasha Wine Miller Bragg, Indiana University Richard Brandon-Friedman, Indiana University Jodi Constantine Brown, California State University BJ Bryson, James Madison University Barb J. Burdge, Manchester University Jamie Burgess-Flowers, University of North Carolina Ryan Camire, City University of New York Jennifer Chappell Deckert, University of Kansas Bethel College Jill M. Chonody, Boise State University Kameri Christy, University of Arkansas Alberto Cifuentes, University of Connecticut…
creator: Advances in Social Work
date: 2020-04-14