This chapter examines the engagement of social work academics in the policy process in Portugal. It begins by presenting an overview of social policy and the historical development of the Portuguese welfare state and by discussing the emergence of the social work profession in that country. The development of social work education in Portugal and its contemporary features are depicted. Following these, the methodology and the findings of a study of the policy engagement of Portuguese social work academics are then presented. The findings relate to the levels of engagement in policy and the forms that this takes. The study also offers insights into various factors that are associated with these, such as perceptions, capabilities, institutional support and the accessibility of the policy process. The chapter concludes with an analysis of the findings and their implications.
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