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What Happens When Social Workers Get Involved in Politics

We Engage in Political Action


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Social workers give time, money, and their valuable perspective to campaigns that elect public officials who support NASW policy goals.



Social Work Values Become Policies


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Elected officials who are committed to social work values write, co-sponsor, and vote for legislation that becomes public policy.



We Put Policies Into Practice


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Sound public policies enable social workers to meet human needs, be fairly compensated, and promote social justice.

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Social Workers in Congress


Find out which members of Congress are social workers.

Download Social Workers in Congress

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Increasing Voter Participation

Voter participation is a social work issue! Learn how you can help get out the vote in your community.

Get voter participation resources





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