Social
work has always been a discipline and profession that crosses national
borders, and it can look back at a long and impressive history of international
networking. Many of international journals, conferences and organizations
strive to promote the exchange needed between social workers and academics
conducting research in this area. Hence, we see the SICSW not as competition
but as a valuable addition to these activities. We intend to provide instruments
that facilitate the networking in international cooperation of interested
individuals.