This journal publishes research on social work practice, focusing on issues such as human trafficking, reintegration of incarcerated individuals, and the well-being of social workers in crisis situations. It also examines job quality within the social work profession, disparities in autism diagnosis, and the role of clinical supervision in promoting social justice. Additionally, the journal explores case assignment principles in child welfare and the development of simulation-based learning for social workers, as well as implicit biases in social work practice.
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SJR Quartile by Discipline
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Social WorkQ1
Sociology and Political ScienceQ1
Medicine (miscellaneous)Q2
Subject Classification
Web of Science Categories
Social Work
Scopus Categories
Sociology and Political ScienceSocial WorkMedicine (miscellaneous)
Research Topics (OpenAlex)
Social Work Education and PracticeHomelessness and Social IssuesChild Welfare and AdoptionSocial Policy and Reform StudiesGender, Labor, and Family DynamicsMental Health and Patient InvolvementContemporary Sociological Theory and PracticeCounseling, Therapy, and Family DynamicsHuman auditory perception and evaluationHealthcare innovation and challenges