The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign School of Social Work's annual publication, Journal of Undergraduate Social Work Research (JUSWR), showcases peer-reviewed undergraduate research from social work and related disciplines that contribute to the advancement of social and economic justice.

Current Issue

Vol. 10 No. 1 (2026): Journal of Undergraduate Social Work Research, Policy Reviews, & Other Creative Works

Published: 2026-11-10

Full Issue

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Front Matter

Table of Contents

Rebecca Hawley
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About the Journal

Rebecca Hawley

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Letter

Rebecca Hawley

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Literature Reviews

Beyond Survival

Reframing Resilience and Protective Factors Among Black Youth Exposed to Trauma and ACEs

Tasia Curry

2–18

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Research Study

When Empathy Becomes Code

The Social and Ethical Risks of AI Therapy

Natalya Bidash

20–30

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Hurtful or Helpful?

Comparing Family Expectations and Practice Realities of Child Welfare Support

Jessa Kimble, Sherry Park

31–46

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Challenges and Perceptions of Nepal’s Childcare Institutions

Care Practices and the Implementation of Government Policies

Srijana Sapkota

47–69

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Research-Based Poster Presentations

Using Logic Models to Evaluate Violence Prevention Programs Across Illinois

Molly Braskich, Rena Knysz

71–73

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Help-Seeking Behaviors for Gender-Based Violence among College Students at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

Izzy Schwartz, Brooke Swaback

74–76

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EmPwRing Families Beyond Survival

Distinguishing Conditional vs Unconditional Cash Supports in Child Welfare

Rachel Phillips, Maritza Vazquez Barreras

77–89

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