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NASW Launches Social Workers Speak! - The National Association of Social Workers (NASW) developed this site to allow social workers and the general public to critique and improve the way social workers and social issues are covered in the news media, and portrayed in the entertainment industries. (11/03/09)

Social Workers Speak on Health Care - Promoting health and improving our nations's health care system has been a priority for the social work profession. (8/26/09)

Social Workers Speak on the Economy - Every day in their work with individuals, families and communities, social workers see first-hand the devastating costs and consequences of poverty and unemployment. (5/08/09)

New Web Site Highlights “50 Ways to Use Your Social Work Degree”
Social Work Profession Recruits New Students During National Social Work Month (3/2/2009)

From NASW NEWS February 2009:
States Struggle With Varying Regulations
Licensure Protects Public; Raises Issues for Social Workers

NASW NEWS January 2009 : NASW Supports Give an Hour's Efforts - The organization provides mental health services separate from the military establishment.

Blog: Day of Service: NASW’s Virtual Event (01/06/2009)

WORLD AIDS DAY 2008 - Stop AIDS: Keep the Promise – Leadership
Leadership calls for creativity, integrity, and competence...all core values of the social work profession. (11/26/2008)

Social Workers Respond to Gov. Sarah Palin’s Attack on Community Organizers (9/4/2008)

Jim Kelly Elected NASW President

The National Association of Social Workers (NASW) has elected Jim Kelly, PhD, ACSW, LCSW as its president. With nearly 150,000 members, NASW is the largest professional organization of social workers worldwide. Dr. Kelly brings more than 25 years of social work education experience to the NASW presidency.

Press Releases

Social Work Research Think Tank Examines Intervention Effectiveness: New Social Work Policy Institute Launches (11/16/09)

Social Work Student Shawn King Receives Jane B. Aron Doctoral Fellowship (10/5/09)

Social Work Student Miguelina Leon Receives Eileen Blackey Doctoral Fellowship (10/5/09)

NASW Foundation Announces Consuelo W. Gosnell Memorial Scholarship Recipients (10/5/09)

Social Work Student Nicole Goodman Receives Verne LaMarr Lyons Memorial MSW Scholarship (10/5/09)

NASW Press Releases Child Custody Evaluations by Social Workers: Understanding the Five Stages of Custody (07/06/09)

NASW Statement on the Nomination of Judge Sonia Sotomayor to the US Supreme Court (06/12/09)

Social Workers Introduce Much Anticipated Baccalaureate Level Hospice Credential (05/21/09)

Murders on American Military Base Counseling Center Include Social Worker (05/15/09)

U.S. Senator Mikulski Reintroduces Social Work Reinvestment Act to Honor Dr. Dorothy I. Height (03/27/09)

NASW Applauds Passage of Social Work Month and World Social Work Day Resolution (03/19/09)

NASW Hosts Annual Practice Conference on Aging in Las Vegas (03/12/09)

Social Work Profession Recruits New Students During National Social Work Month (03/02/09)

NASW Promotes National Healthcare Decisions Day 2009 (02/05/09)

111th Congress Urged to Support Social Work Reinvestment (02/04/09)

Social Workers Applaud Passing of Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act in Congress (01/28/09)

Society for Social Work and Research Hosts 13th Annual Conference in New Orleans (01/16/09)

NASW Seeks Privacy Protections for Personal Health Records (01/14/2009)


Legislative Advocacy Listserv
Social workers interested in up to date information and tips for reaching out to Members of Congress, please join the NASW Advocacy Listserv by clicking here.

Social Work BlogRead the lastest on Social Work in the News and Media in the NASW Social Work Blogs. Leave your comments and hear what other social workers are saying. www.socialworkblog.org.

Social Work Month 2009

This year we are focusing on the future of social work and the need to recruit more social workers into the profession.  Our recruiting focus for Social Work Month in 2009 – Social Work: Purpose and Possibility – defines the social work profession.  People who become social workers do so because they seek a purpose to their career, acknowledging the many different paths upon which a social work degree might lead you. 

Click here to view the Social Work Month Toolkit For more information, email media@naswdc.org

NASW Media Referral Service
NASW is frequently asked for comment on various social issues and consumer topics. Join the NASW Media Referral Service and help educate the public about social work.
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Read tips on understanding the media, getting your message heard, and on how to become a better spokesperson for the social work profession.
Social Work Speaks Social Work Speaks, Seventh Edition, including 22 new statements, addresses an array of issues ranging from affirmative action, child abuse and neglect, disasters, end-of-life-care, HIV and AIDS, people with disabilities, and others.
For Media Questions and Interviews, please contact:

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