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About the Journal

Transformative Social Work is a scholarly refereed open access journal designed to exchange knowledge and promote transformation in the field of social work. The journal aims to advance theoretical understanding, share policy, and inform practice, and welcomes submissions from all areas of social work. Collaborations with other disciplines on social work-related issues are welcome. 

The journal reports on transformative research, discussing practice, and examining principles and theories, and will be read by social work educators, researchers, practitioners, and students who wish to keep informed with innovations and developments in the field. Published twice per year, the journal can be accessed online for free. 

Announcements

CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS – Special Issue: Holistic Well-Being, Hope, and Transformative Practices in Social Work Education, Research, and Practice

2025-06-25

The editorial team of Transformative Social Work invites submissions for its 2026 special issue on the theme, holistic well-being, hope, and transformative practices in social work education, research, and practice.

Read more about CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS – Special Issue: Holistic Well-Being, Hope, and Transformative Practices in Social Work Education, Research, and Practice

Current Issue

Vol. 3 No. 2 (2025): Social justice in action: Showcasing the work of doctoral students in social work (Part 2)
Published: 2025-12-29

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