This semiannual, refereed, professional journal is devoted to disseminating knowledge about ameliorating human problems encompassed within the domain of social welfare and the practice of social work. Substantively, the journal seeks contributions that underscore the linkages between theory and practice, theoretical content that contributes to practice applications, and applications whose findings confirm, refute, or extend existing theory or point to the development of new theoretical formulations. Consistent with the mission of the Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences, the journal publishes works devoted to the problems of individuals, groups, and families within a community context.
Preference is given to articles that deal with social-interactional issues.
The journal also is concerned with topics at the macrosystem level dealing with neighborhoods and organizations. Articles dealing with values that give meaning and purpose to professional efforts also are welcomed. Upon submission, an article is anonymously reviewed by a minimum of two referees to ascertain its qualification for publication. All articles must be original material, not previously published and not currently under consideration for publication elsewhere. Ideally, an article should not exceed 20 double-spaced pages.