Mission: The SSWSJ is committed to furthering the accomplishments of the School of Social Welfare students, sharing and connecting the knowledge and ideas cultivated at UAlbany, which incorporate social work practice, theory and research to enhance and impact our society. Our primary goal is to highlight the work of all students by featuring student writing across the BSW, MSW, and PhD programs. Students are encouraged to submit a range of manuscripts touching practice, policy, and research, including assignments completed as part of their coursework. Each submission is evaluated by student reviewers through a double-blind process, and final acceptance decisions are made by the editors, in consultation with the faculty advisors.