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Winning articles are free to download here The International Social Work Journal Prize (Frank Turner Prize) is awarded annually on a retrospective basis to the author(s) of the article judged to have made the most significant contribution to advancing the aims of the journal. In the past these have included special issues on Globalisation, Older People, Child Rights in Africa, and Religion and Spirituality. Periodically, special issues of International Social Work focus on specific topics or regions. It is called Voices from Practice, and consists of short pieces of about 2000 words, highlighting practice issues, dilemmas, innovations, and shared insights that might have resonance for practitioners in all parts of the world. Abstracts of articles are translated into French, Spanish, Russian, Chinese and Arabic.Īdditionally, we have recently introduced a section aimed specifically at practitioners. In addition to full-length articles, the journal features shorter “brief notes” contributions, as well as news and views from the owner associations. International Social Work provides information on current international developments in education and training relevant to social work, social welfare and community development. The journal also wants to encourage publication of comparative studies and cross-national research. It aims at examining the meaning of international social work in practice and theory, and exploring how those concerned with social work and community development can engage with international issues. Its major focus is on the interaction between processes of globalisation and the development of social welfare at national level, as well as social work and community development locally. International Social Work is a scholarly refereed journal designed to extend knowledge and promote international exchange in the fields of social work, social welfare, and community development. International Social Work is the official journal of the International Association of Schools of Social Work (IASSW), the International Council on Social Welfare (ICSW) and the International Federation of Social Workers (IFSW).

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