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E. Uehara, M. Flynn, Rowena Fong, J. Brekke, R. Barth, Claudia Coulton, Kingsley Davis, D. DiNitto, J. Hawkins, James Lubben, R. Manderscheid, Yolanda C. Padilla, Michael Sherraden, K. Walters

2013Journal of the Society for Social Work and Research

DOI: 10.5243/jsswr.2013.11

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This invited article introduces the concept of grand challenges—ambitious yet achievable goals for society that mobilize the profession, capture the public’s imagination, and require innovation and breakthroughs in science and practice to achieve.

Abstract

This invited article introduces the concept of grand challenges—ambitious yet achievable goals for society that mobilize the profession, capture the public’s imagination, and require innovation and breakthroughs in science and practice to achieve (Kalil, 2012). We call for broad and deep participation of social work scientists and practitioners in the Grand Challenges for Social Work initiative, which will be coordinated by the American Academy of Social Work and Social Welfare.

Citation format

UEHARA, E., et al. Grand challenges for social work. Journal of the Society for Social Work and Research, 2013, 4: 165–170.