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NAPSWI Social Work Digest

A Publication of the National Association of Professional Social Workers in India

Official Digest

Advancing Knowledge in Professional Social Work

The thematic platform for scholarly and reflective articles by social work professionals across India.

About NAPSWI Social Work Digest

Social Work Digest is an initiative of National Association of Professional Social Workers in India, published on a monthly basis. It aims to provide a platform for sharing area-specific articles, field experiences, and case studies from across the social work sector.

The Digest typically features articles of around 1500 words, encouraging concise yet meaningful contributions. This initiative has been specially designed to support young social workers and students in improving their writing skills and fostering a culture of knowledge sharing.

This effort complements our flagship journal, Journal of Social Work Education, Research and Action, by creating an accessible and inclusive space for emerging voices in the field of social work.

Aims of Social Work Digest

An initiative of National Association of Professional Social Workers in India, aiming to:

  • Promote knowledge sharing by providing a dynamic platform for social workers, practitioners, academicians, and students to present their experiences, insights, and reflections from the field.
  • Encourage emerging voices, especially students and early-career professionals, to develop writing skills and contribute to professional discourse.
  • Bridge theory and practice by highlighting real-life case studies, interventions, and field-based learning.
  • Foster innovation and critical thinking in addressing contemporary social issues across diverse sectors.
  • Strengthen professional identity and visibility of social work practice in India and beyond.
  • Complement academic scholarship by supporting accessible, practice-oriented documentation alongside the Journal of Social Work Education, Research and Action.

Scope

The Social Work Digest welcomes concise, practice-oriented contributions (approximately 1500 words) in the following areas:

1. Field Practice and Case Studies

  • Intervention models and field experiences
  • Case-based learning from practice settings
  • Community engagement and grassroots innovations

2. Thematic Areas in Social Work

  • Health and mental health
  • Child protection and child rights
  • Gender and women empowerment
  • Disability and rehabilitation
  • Rural, urban, and livelihood development

3. Policy and Program Perspectives

  • Analysis of social policies, laws, and welfare schemes
  • Implementation challenges and field-level insights
  • Best practices in program delivery

4. Education and Professional Development

  • Social work education methods and innovations
  • Fieldwork supervision experiences
  • Skill development and capacity building

5. Reflections and Opinion Pieces

  • Critical reflections on practice and ethics
  • Emerging trends and contemporary debates
  • Experiential narratives

6. Student Contributions

  • Fieldwork reports and learning reflections
  • Innovative ideas and micro-level interventions
  • Practice-based assignments adapted into articles

Journal Particulars

Title: NAPSWI Social Work Digest
Frequency: Monthly
Starting Year: 2026
Language: English
Format: Online
Subject: Social Work
Publisher: National Association of Professional Social Workers in India (NAPSWI)