Submit your research findings and analysis related to mental health and well-being to be presented at the International Social Work Research Conference.
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Overview:
Violence against women remains a critical global human rights and social justice issue that affects individuals, families, and communities worldwide. Addressing this challenge requires collaborative, interdisciplinary approaches that connect research, policy, and practice.
This conference brings together scholars, practitioners, policymakers, advocates, faith leaders, and community partners to explore evidence-based strategies for preventing and responding to violence against women while fostering resilience and promoting social change. Through research, dialogue, and collaboration, participants will share innovative solutions, strengthen interdisciplinary partnerships, and identify approaches that empower individuals and communities.
Together, we aim to advance meaningful action, amplify diverse perspectives, and cultivate resilient communities committed to justice, healing, and transformational change.
Conference Learning Objectives
- Describe key global and systemic factors contributing to violence against women and their implications for practice, policy, and research.
- Apply interdisciplinary and evidence-informed approaches to prevent violence against women and support survivor resilience.
- Assess the effectiveness of policies, programs, and community-based interventions designed to address violence against women and promote equality.
- Develop strategies for advocacy, collaboration, and social action that strengthen communities and advance sustainable systems change.
Conference Outcome Objectives
- Integrate research, policy, and practice perspectives to identify evidence-informed strategies for preventing and responding to violence against women across global and community contexts.
- Apply interdisciplinary approaches that strengthen collaboration among researchers, practitioners, policymakers, advocates, and community leaders to address the complex factors contributing to violence against women.
- Develop resilience-focused interventions and strategies that promote healing, empowerment, and sustainable well-being for survivors, families, and communities affected by violence.
- Design and implement actionable social change initiatives that advance advocacy, policy reform, community engagement, and systems-level transformation to reduce violence against women and promote gender equality.
Conference Outcome Statement
Participants will leave the conference equipped with the knowledge, skills, collaborative networks, and practical tools needed to advance interdisciplinary solutions, help foster resilience building, and create meaningful social change in efforts to address global violence against women.
Conference Subthemes
Each proposal submission will be peer reviewed prior to final decision. We welcome workshop proposals that address any of the theme of conference or any of the following subthemes:
1. Advancing Research and Innovation for the Prevention of Violence Against Women
Exploring emerging research, evidence-based practices, innovative intervention models, and translational strategies that bridge knowledge generation with real-world impact.
2. Policy, Advocacy, and Systems Change
Examining local, national, and global policies that address violence against women while promoting advocacy efforts, legislative reform, human rights, and systemic transformation.
3. Cultivating Resilience Through Trauma-Informed and Survivor-Centered Approaches
Highlighting strategies that promote healing, empowerment, recovery, and resilience among survivors, families, and communities affected by violence.
4. Interdisciplinary Partnerships for Community Impact
Showcasing collaborative approaches among social work, public health, psychology, healthcare, education, criminal justice, faith communities, and grassroots organizations to strengthen prevention and response efforts.
5. Activating Social Change and Building Resilient Communities
Focusing on community engagement, leadership development, grassroots activism, and collective action that foster gender equality and sustainable change across different cultures.
We welcome submissions that reflect the conference theme, Bridging Research, Policy, and Practice: Interdisciplinary Pathways to Addressing Global Violence Against Women, Cultivating Resilience, and Activating Social Change Across Communities. The conference offers a collaborative forum for sharing innovative research, effective practices, policy developments, and community-driven initiatives that address violence against women. We particularly encourage proposals that promote resilience, strengthen interdisciplinary partnerships, and contribute to sustainable social transformation at local, national, and global levels.
We look forward to your submissions and to collectively engaging in dialogue that will drive the future of social science research.
Presentation Formats Accepted
Research Papers
Formal presentations of original research or theoretical work related to the conference theme. These sessions typically include a 30–40-minute presentation followed by Q&A, offering participants an opportunity to share findings and engage in scholarly dialogue.
Research Posters
Visual displays summarizing research studies, innovative practices, or conceptual frameworks. Poster sessions allow for informal, interactive discussions between presenters and attendees, fostering networking and idea exchange.
Workshops
Interactive, skill-building sessions are designed to provide practical tools, techniques, or frameworks. Workshops emphasize participant engagement through activities, case studies, and experiential learning, making them ideal for applied practice.
Panel Discussions
Collaborative sessions featuring multiple experts who share diverse perspectives on a specific topic. Panels encourage dialogue among presenters and audience members, highlighting emerging issues, challenges, and solutions within the field.
Submission Guidelines:
- Abstract: 250–300 words
- Include title, author(s), affiliation, and contact information.
- Indicate preferred format (paper, workshop, panel, Poster etc.)
- Call for Proposals Open: September 17, 2026
Target Audience:
Social science practitioners, mental health professionals, researchers, educators, and community advocates committed to equity and healing.
Review, Selection, and Notifications
Submissions will be peer reviewed by Conference Committee. Only a limited number of workshop can be accepted for presentation at ISWRC 2025, so please include as many relevant details as possible in your submission in order for the conference peer review committee to effectively evaluate your submission.
With all submissions the peer review Committee retains the right to request additional information, ask that changes be made to improve a workshop research presentation, or decline a presentation the committee does not find relevant to the mental health research theme. No changes can be made after proposals have been submitted unless the peer review committee has specifically requested that change.
Occasionally, the conference peer review Committee recommends that a workshop submission be considered for individual poster presentations rather than a workshop. When this happens, the presenters will be notified of this recommendation, and each author will be offered the opportunity to submit individual presentations as posters.
Workshop Symposium Speaker Responsibilities
All presenter/s must register for the Conference. Registration fees from attendees can be paid online via credit card. Fees can also be paid and will be accepted at check-in for conference however it is encouraged to pay prior due to lines.
The commitment of all participants must be secured in advance of proposal submission.
Submission Guidelines
ISWRC seeks presentations showcasing the latest findings in behavioral sciences related to mental health and well-being.
To submit a workshop symposium, you’ll need to provide the following information:
- Workshop Presenter Information: When you begin your workshop symposium submission, you’ll be prompted to complete a Google form with the following information.
- Title: The title should be succinct and descriptive because it will be listed without the abstract in Conference materials.
- Abstract: A brief, high-level overview of the workshop symposium. Include Background, Purpose/AIM, Methods, Results, Conclusion (100-word maximum).
- Subject area/Theme: Related area of research; used to match the proposal with the best-suited peer reviewer. Secondary subject area may also be selected.
Subject areas: Social Sciences, Social Work, Behavioral Health, Biological Psychology, Clinical Social Work, Cultural Anthropology, Psychology, Epigenetics, School Psychology, Social Emotional Learning, Industrial/Organizational Psychology, Lifespan Development, Other - Supporting summary: The supporting summary should describe the overall workshop symposium in detail. In this section, you are encouraged to include information about how the workshop symposium meets the goals of providing diversity of perspective and integrating those perspectives into a meaningful solution to the global mental health problem. (300-word maximum, plain-text format).
- Presenter Information: University or business affiliation, individual e-mail address, and highest degree earned must be included for all presenters/co-authors
Poster Expectations
Authors present their posters using a visual medium with key excerpts from the papers displayed on a free-standing bulletin board in portrait/vertical format.
The maximum size you may print your poster is 96 cm wide x 105 cm high. The board that you will display your poster on is 96 cm wide x 105 cm high. You may print your poster in any size that fits within those dimensions.
Poster presentations should incorporate illustrative materials such as tables, graphs, photographs, and large-print text, and materials should be clearly readable from a distance of approximately 1 meter, or 3 feet (primary text font should be 20 points or larger, and headings font at least 30 points). Posters are assigned a bulletin board number and are organized by keyword when possible. No audio-visual equipment can be used.
You are NOT required to submit your final poster before presentation. If your poster proposal was accepted for presentation, you simply need to bring your printed poster to ISWRC for presentation.
Panel Discussion
Create a panel discussion based on one of the themes of the conference. There should be at least 3-4 persons on the panel.
Research Paper
This could be presented as an overview of a research paper. Researcher discussion the research and the methodology related to a topic connected to the theme of the conference.
For questions or more information please contact: iswrcbelize@gmail.com.