The American Academy of Social Work and Social Welfare: History and Grand Challenges
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Conceptualized by social work deans and actualized with the support of major social work organizations, the American Academy of Social Work and Social Welfare was established in 2009. This article describes the historical context and creation of the Academy, whose objectives include recognizing outstanding social work scholars and practitioners; informing social policy by serving as a signal scientific source of information for the social work profession and agencies seeking information; promoting the examination of social policy and the application of research to the design and development of more effective public policies, social welfare programs, and social work practice; and celebrating excellence in research, education, and practice. The Academy's 72 members have been selected using the methods of the National Academy of Science. The Academy's first substantive effort is the Grand Challenges of Social Work Initiative, designed to help transform social work science, education, and practice around visionary and achievable challenges.Citation
Barth, R. P., Gilmore, G. C., Flynn, M. S., Fraser, M. W., & Brekke, J. S. (2014). The American Academy of Social Work and Social Welfare: History and Grand Challenges. Research On Social Work Practice, 24(4), 495-500.Keyword
American Academy of Social Work and Social Welfarepolicy evaluation
Grand Challenges for Social Work Initiative
Professional associations
History
Education, Higher
Postsecondary education
Social Work
Policy Making
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