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NASW Mourns Moya Atkinson: Social Work Leader, Advocate Against Solitary Confinement

Jun 30, 2025

The social work community has lost a voice and a true model of the profession’s commitment to social justice and human rights

Supreme Court decision legalizes discrimination against trans youth

Jun 19, 2025

NASW supports laws that expand access and equity to gender-affirming care

NASW seeks actions to reduce barriers to enter the profession

Jun 17, 2025

NASW also calls for fair and equitable pathways to licensure

More than 2,400 Social Workers set to attend NASW National Conference in Chicago

Jun 10, 2025

Meeting to give Social Workers inspiration and guidance to navigate troubling political landscape

Representatives Fitzpatrick and Tonko introduce legislation broadening access to care for Medicare beneficiaries

Jun 09, 2025

NASW thanks lawmakers for legislation to expand mental health services to older adults

Steiger is 2025 Recipient of Emerging Social Work Leader Award

May 28, 2025

Jordan Steiger, LSW, a fierce advocate for health equity and social justice, will receive the 2025 Emerging Social Work Leader Award by the National Association of Social Workers (NASW).

Michele Navarro Ishiki Named 2025 Public Citizen of the Year

May 28, 2025

Michele Navarro Ishiki, MSW, LCSW, has been named the 2025 Public Citizen of the Year by the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) for her efforts to provide safe spaces for her community to heal.

Dr. Georgia J. Anetzberger is Recipient of the NASW Lifetime Achievement Award

May 28, 2025

The National Association of Social Workers (NASW) presents the 2025 Lifetime Achievement Award to Dr. Georgia J. Anetzberger, Ph.D., ACSW, LISW, for more than 50 years of championing the rights, protection and self-determination of elderly people.

Victor R. Armstrong Sr., MSW, to Receive NASW National Social Worker of the Year Award

May 22, 2025

An NASW member for 26 years, Armstrong is being recognized for his leadership in public mental health, suicide prevention, and health equity.

Robyn L. Golden to Receive the National Association of Social Workers Foundation Knee/Wittman Outstanding Achievement Award

May 22, 2025

Golden has been recognized for redefining how social care is integrated into the health care system. She has helped others understand the variety of ways Medicare can be leveraged in social work.

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