The Social Work Task Force has signalled its intent to come up with a new definition of social work to counter public misconceptions. Anabel Unity Sale reports What with the negative coverage that ...

The government’s new Options for Excellence report flags up the need for a proper definition of social work. Here, Malcolm Payne offers a few thoughts of his own Most things are socially defined by ...

Each March is National Professional Social Work Month, an opportunity to recognize social workers and their invaluable contributions to their profession and to society. Social work is not an easy ...

Social work is a field of study and profession aimed at addressing problems in society—from educational inequality to health disparities to child and family welfare. Whether they practice directly ...

Social work is a wide-reaching field that provides an array of services to diverse populations. The field divides its spectrum of practice into three widely recognized, interrelated levels: micro, ...

Saint Louis University's social work programs prepare students to excel as social work leaders who engage on the frontlines addressing today’s most critical issues. Students in SLU's social work ...