The journal welcomes manuscripts from social workers and from members of allied disciplines engaged in research on human behavior, social systems and policy, and the development of improved social services. The editors select articles that contribute to the knowledge or theoretical understanding of a subject, giving priority to research-based articles on subjects central to social welfare research, practice, policy, and history.
Clarity is also a consideration.
SSR is a peer-review journal. At least two referees review each manuscript. The author's identity is not revealed. The editor makes the final decision on all manuscripts and notifies the author by letter. The review process takes approximately 2-4 months.