Macro Social Work Journals and Curricula
The Journal of Policy Practice and Research
This Journal brings together research and practice insights that can inform, develop, and affect social policy. It is an outlet for research and scholarship on policy practice, macro-social work practice, community practice, social policy, social policy analysis, the creation and administration of social policy and programs and related topics. It also includes research on the education of students and practitioners on these topics. Journal of Policy Practice and Research is published in affiliation with Influencing Social Policy.
This Journal brings together research and practice insights that can inform, develop, and affect social policy. It is an outlet for research and scholarship on policy practice, macro-social work practice, community practice, social policy, social policy analysis, the creation and administration of social policy and programs and related topics. It also includes research on the education of students and practitioners on these topics. Journal of Policy Practice and Research is published in affiliation with Influencing Social Policy.
Specialized Practice Curricular Guide for Macro Social Work Practice. 2015 EPAS Guide Resources Series
Please note, ISP is collaborating with Macro partners to update to EPAS 2022, will be available 2025.
Please note, ISP is collaborating with Macro partners to update to EPAS 2022, will be available 2025.
ISP Trainings and Webinars - Upcoming
Make the Family Great Again:
Trumpism, Women, and the Welfare State
Mimi Abramovitz, DSW, MSW
Bertha Capen Reynolds Professor of Social Policy Emerita
Silberman School of Social Work @Hunter College, CUNY and The CUNY Graduate Center
Wednesday, May 6th
2pm EST, 1pm CST
12pm MST, 11am PST
Register here.
Trumpism, Women, and the Welfare State
Mimi Abramovitz, DSW, MSW
Bertha Capen Reynolds Professor of Social Policy Emerita
Silberman School of Social Work @Hunter College, CUNY and The CUNY Graduate Center
Wednesday, May 6th
2pm EST, 1pm CST
12pm MST, 11am PST
Register here.
Civic Engagement as a Tool for Housing Advocacy: Lessons from Our Homes, Our Votes
Tia Turner, MA (she/her)
Project Manager of Our Homes, Our Votes Campaign
National Low Income Housing Coalition
Wednesday, June 10th
12pm EST, 11am CST
10am MST, 9am PST
Register here.
This presentation will highlight practical approaches social workers can use to connect policy advocacy with electoral engagement to drive equitable housing solutions.
Tia Turner, MA (she/her)
Project Manager of Our Homes, Our Votes Campaign
National Low Income Housing Coalition
Wednesday, June 10th
12pm EST, 11am CST
10am MST, 9am PST
Register here.
This presentation will highlight practical approaches social workers can use to connect policy advocacy with electoral engagement to drive equitable housing solutions.
ISP Trainings and Webinars - Recordings
Democracy and Social Work in 2026
Shannon Lane, MSW, PhD
Director of the Nancy A. Humphreys Institute for Political Social Work, Professor in Residence
Learn how social workers can engage in democratic action in 2026. Dr. Lane shares practical steps for community engagement.
Recording here.
Shannon Lane, MSW, PhD
Director of the Nancy A. Humphreys Institute for Political Social Work, Professor in Residence
Learn how social workers can engage in democratic action in 2026. Dr. Lane shares practical steps for community engagement.
Recording here.
Paid Family Leave: A Social work Policy Imperative
Sacha Klein, MSW, PhD
Associate Professor
Michigan State University
School of Social Work
Recording available here.
Slides available here.
Sacha Klein, MSW, PhD
Associate Professor
Michigan State University
School of Social Work
Recording available here.
Slides available here.
Protecting Social Work’s Future: A Federal Advocacy Training
Defending our professional degree status and student loan eligibility.
The Department of Education has proposed a rule change that would remove social work from the "professional degree" classification. This change threatens federal student loan eligibility for MSW students and creates massive financial barriers for a workforce already in high demand. Join us to learn how to submit an effective public comment to ensure social work remains affordable and accessible.
Click here for a guide on how to write public comments developed by the
Scholars Strategy Network.
Defending our professional degree status and student loan eligibility.
The Department of Education has proposed a rule change that would remove social work from the "professional degree" classification. This change threatens federal student loan eligibility for MSW students and creates massive financial barriers for a workforce already in high demand. Join us to learn how to submit an effective public comment to ensure social work remains affordable and accessible.
Click here for a guide on how to write public comments developed by the
Scholars Strategy Network.
ISP Member Articles
Lane, S. R., Hayes, C. M., Krase, K., Waller, B., David, S., Hodge, J., Lozano, A., Matthews, N., McClendon, J. & Kagotho, N. (2025). Collective response to the 2020 COVID-19, racial injustice, and political polarization triad: Case studies for social work education. Journal of Progressive Human Services, 1–23. https://doi.org/10.1080/10428232.2025.2498239
Loveland, E. K., Hall-Faul, M., & Libal, K. (2025). Federal rulemaking: An untapped arena for social work policy education and practice. Families in Society, https://doi.org/10.1177/10443894251323446
Wathen, M. V., Young, R. A., Krings, A., & Kilbane, T. (2025). Predictors of political participation of U.S. social workers: the mediating effect of confidence. Social Work Education, 1–18. https://doi.org/10.1080/02615479.2025.2484364
Zuckerman, M., Lane, S.R., & Lee, S.R. (2024). Social work student perceptions of co-response: Implications for policy. Journal of Policy Practice and Research, 5, 119-135. https://doi.org/10.1007/s42972-024-00103-1
If you are an ISP member and would like us to post and share your work, contact us at [email protected].
Loveland, E. K., Hall-Faul, M., & Libal, K. (2025). Federal rulemaking: An untapped arena for social work policy education and practice. Families in Society, https://doi.org/10.1177/10443894251323446
Wathen, M. V., Young, R. A., Krings, A., & Kilbane, T. (2025). Predictors of political participation of U.S. social workers: the mediating effect of confidence. Social Work Education, 1–18. https://doi.org/10.1080/02615479.2025.2484364
Zuckerman, M., Lane, S.R., & Lee, S.R. (2024). Social work student perceptions of co-response: Implications for policy. Journal of Policy Practice and Research, 5, 119-135. https://doi.org/10.1007/s42972-024-00103-1
If you are an ISP member and would like us to post and share your work, contact us at [email protected].