Journal of School Social Work is accepting manuscripts

The Georgia Journal of School Social Work, sponsored by the School Social Workers’ Association of Georgia, has been changed to emphasize the Association’s commitment to accepting and publishing papers that reflect the diversity of practice by school social workers in the United States.

The Journal of School Social Work is a refereed journal that is committed to the enhancement of children’s education and well-being from early intervention and preschool programs through high school. Its primary emphasis is on educational programs in the United States. The Journal accepts papers in various categories, noted below, that would be of interest to social work practitioners in the schools and that inform practice, policy, legislation, and education for school social work practice.

The Journal is accepting manuscripts in the following categories:

Full-Length Articles 14-18 pages), which may include research studies (qualitative and quantitative), case studies, description of projects, program evaluation, public policy, legislative issues, history, literature reviews, biography of leaders in school social work, and practice techniques.
Practice Innovations (2-8 pages) with individuals, families, groups, and communities; innovative interdisciplinary approaches; needs assessments.
Interviews (6-16 pages) of long-time school social workers and leaders in school social work, whose insight and contribution to the field of practice are evident and should be recorded for posterity.
Reflections or Narratives (up to 18 pages) that describe personal experiences of helping others, effecting social change, resolving an ethical dilemma, and offering new insights to practice. Through success or failure, these experiences may illuminate practice in school settings.
Point-Counterpoint Opinions (8-14 pages), which address current controversies or issues related to social work services in educational settings. Papers must be written by at least two different authors with each “side” providing the authors’ positions and the final opportunity to write a rejoinder.
Poetry (1-2 pages) that illuminates aspects of the profession and the life or needs of students, parents, and others served by school social workers and their colleagues.
Additional features include Book and Film Reviews, sketches of visiting teacher pioneers and school social work leaders, reviews of Internet Resources, Guest Editorials, and Letters to the Editor.

Information for Contributors

Submissions: Mail an original and three (3) high quality copies of the manuscript to Gardenia C. Wright, Richmond County Board of Education, Department of Special Education, 864 Broad St., Augusta, GA 30901. A disk is required after a manuscript has been accepted.

Queries: Gardenia C. Wright (706) 826-1132 ext. 3678 or 706-826-4649 (FAX) or by e-mail at gcwright2006@yahoo.com

Format of Manuscript:

Include a Cover Sheet, which does not go out for review, the complete title of the submitted manuscript, authors’ names, degrees, professional titles, institutional affiliations, and the designation of one author, if more than one, who is the corresponding author. The corresponding author is to include her or his address, phone number, e-mail address, and fax number. Include an Abstract or between 75 and 100 words on a separate sheet.

Length of the manuscript should conform to the suggested page length for the categories noted on the other side. Manuscripts are to be double-spaced with one inch margins on all sides.

Style: The Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association (5th ed.). See the Manual for References. Footnotes are discouraged.

Review Process: Anonymous peer review by two reviewers and then by the Editor. Review time is approximately three-four months. Manuscripts are not returned unless accompanied by a self-addressed, postage-paid return envelope.

Reprint, Subscription, and Contact Information: Authors receive three complimentary copies of the issue in which the article appears. The Journal is published annually. The annual subscription rate is $5.00 for individuals and $10.00 for institutions and libraries. Address subscription correspondence to Gardenia C. Wright.