NASW Blogs

NASW blogs educate the public about the services social workers provide, keep members and the social work profession informed about association activities, and help social workers interact with the media.

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Practical Tips for LGBTQIA Parents Raising Teenagers

No doubt adolescence is tough. And for teens growing-up in lesbian and gay households, it can be even tougher. Nevertheless, lesbian and gay parents who are aware of the particular challenges their teens are likely to face can respond with a set of interventions that are meaningful as they are practical.

Tips for Aging Well

A great deal is written about how to age well. The following ideas are simple and easy to learn. Try to incorporate a few of these ideas and see what a difference it may make in your everyday life.

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Intimate Partner Violence: Understanding Motives and Methods of Abusers Helps With Treatment and Prevention Efforts

Intimate partner violence remains a persistent scourge in American culture. It’s hard to determine how frequently it occurs, given survivors’ fear of reporting. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates roughly 41% of women and 26% of men in the U.S. have experienced sexual violence, physical violence, or stalking by an intimate partner.

Federal Court Decisions on Trump Executive Orders Offer Ray of Hope

There are signs the strategy of using federal courts to challenge many of President Trump’s appalling Executive Orders (EOs) is having some early success. This approach, which is being used by the social justice community, has deep roots the Civil Rights Movement.

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