We are looking for articles from social workers, social work students, and social work educators. Some areas of particular interest are:

social work ethics
student field placement
practice specialties
news of unusual, creative, or nontraditional social work

    Feature articles run approximately 1,500-2,000 words in length. News articles are typically 100-150 words.
    Our style is conversational, practical, and educational. Write as if you are having a conversation with a student or colleague. What do you want him or her to know about the topic? What would you have wanted to know when you were first starting out? Use examples.
    The best articles have a specific focus. If you are writing an ethics article, focus on a particular aspect of ethics. For example, analyze a specific portion of the NASW Code of Ethics (including examples), or talk about ethical issues unique to a particular practice setting. When possible, include one or two resources at the end of your article—books, additional reading materials, and/or Web sites.
    If you are sending a news item, include a photo to illustrate it, if you have one. We also want photos of social workers and social work students “in action” for our cover!
    Have an idea? Send your idea or completed submission to This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it to be considered for publication in The New Social Worker. We look forward to hearing from you soon!