About the Journal

Social Work & Christianity (SWC) is a refereed journal published quarterly in March, June, September, and December by the North American Association of Christians in Social Work (NACSW) to support and encourage the growth of social workers in the ethical integration of Christian faith and professional practice.


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Current Issue

Vol 46 No 3 (2019): Fall, 2019 Issue of Social Work & Christianity

Published: 2019-08-06

Introduction to Issue

Social Work, Christianity, and Addictions: Relationships with God, Others, and Ourselves

Katti Sneed, Denise Keane, Jason Pittman
Abstract 9 |

Page 3-6

Research Articles

An Examination of the Relationship between Religious Beliefs, Behaviors, Commitment, and Connection and Addiction among African American Women

Sha-Lai L. Williams Woodson, Joseph G. Pickard, Sharon D. Johnson
Abstract 30 |

Page 7–26

Conceptual Articles

Restoring Damaged Relationships Through the Art of Invitation: Application with Addicted Incarcerated Women

Katti J. Sneed, Debbie Teike
Abstract 16 |

Page 27–50

The Christian Social Worker in Recovery: A Personal Reflection on Professional Stigma, Bias and Discrimination

Denise L. Jaillet Keane
Abstract 13 |

Page 51–65

The Spiritual and Ethical Implications of Medication-Assisted Recovery in Pregnancy: Preserving the Dignity and Worth of Mother and Baby

Cayce Watson, April Mallory, Amy Crossland
Abstract 23 |

Page 66–86

Supervision Strategies for Social Work Students Managing Faith and Spirituality in Addictions Practice

Lisa A. Street, Tressa Moyle
Abstract 22 |

Page 87–109

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