Social Work Research Editorial Board

Editorial boards and committees retain final authority for the content and selection of manuscripts. The Social Work Research Editorial Board promotes the submission of manuscripts to the journal. They develop and recommend changes in editorial and publications policy.

The editorial board continues as long as the journal is in existence.

The editorial board of Social Work Research is composed of five members: the Chair (editor-in-chief) and four members. The Chair (editor-in-chief) is appointed for a four-year term beginning January 1 of the year following the appointment and ending December 31 four years later. Members of the editorial board are appointed to staggered three-year terms. Members of the Social Work Research Editorial Board must have extensive publishing experience, as well as experience in peer review. The Social Work Research Editorial Board members hold a telephone conference call once each year. 

1. Encourage authors whose work improves the practice and extends knowledge in social work and social welfare to submit articles to the journal.
2. Promote the journal among colleagues and students.
3. Analyze trends and needs within the profession and seek out article submissions to meet these needs.
4. Read and rate manuscript submissions.