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The theme of special issue 19.2 (Publication Date: July 2026) is Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Social Work Practice. We invite researchers, practitioners, and scholars to submit papers exploring the intersection of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Social Work. This special issue aims to examine how AI technologies can enhance social work practices, address ethical challenges, and improve outcomes for individuals and communities. Topics include, but are not limited to, AI-driven interventions, ethical AI adoption, predictive analytics in social services, and the impact of AI on social justice and equity. The goal of this special issue is to advance knowledge and provide actionable insights for responsible and equitable AI integration in social work.

Submission Deadline

31 December 2025

Suggested Questions

• How can AI technologies be ethically and effectively integrated into social work practices to enhance service delivery and client outcomes while addressing concerns of equity and privacy?
• What are the potential risks, biases, and ethical dilemmas associated with the use of AI in social work, and how can these challenges be mitigated?
• How can core social work values and ethical standards be used to protect clients and members of the general public who use AI to manage challenges in their lives?
• In what ways can AI-driven tools and predictive analytics support social workers in decision-making, resource allocation, and addressing systemic inequalities in communities?

Special Issue Editor(s)

Jessica C.M. Li, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University

Frederic Reamer, Rhode Island College

Kai Lin, University of Technology Sydney

Manuscript submission

While the China Journal of Social Work primarily targets submissions in English, quality academic papers written in Chinese may also be selected for publication. Authors who submit papers in Chinese will be invited to translate their papers into English once accepted, and they will be responsible for the related costs. The abstracts of the papers are published in both English and Chinese. Submissions should not exceed 8,000 words in English and no more than 10,000 words in Chinese, with an abstract of 100-150 words on a separate sheet of paper. All submissions should be made via ScholarOne.

Ready to submit your article? Please visit www.tandfonline.com/RCSW

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