Colleges and universities are concerned about the future of social work education as federal efforts to erase diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) continue.
Only 18% of social workers in the U.S. are men. Social work experts discuss reasons why and offer suggestions to help reverse this trend.
As home deaths become more common in the U.S., social workers may observe attitudes around death shifting.
Participants at NASW’s national conference in June formed a powerful voice for positive change, reminding us we are stronger together, writes NASW President Yvonne Chase
As we reel from the passage of the Trump administration’s tax and spending bill, we also must take time to recognize our accomplishments and honor our resilience.
APS caseworkers spend about 60% of their time entering required documentation—often into applications that lack basic automation, like spell-checking, writes NASW-Illinois member Ron Mouw.
With a White House administration enacting policies that threaten the nation's most vulnerable, it was important to have a Social Work Month theme that reflects the care and advocacy of social work.
NASW's Blueprint of Public Policy Priorities and the Stronger Together Resource and Action Center are two new resources that aim to help social workers navigate harmful federal government actions and policies.
Advocates Extra is a biweekly publication from NASW that informs readers about issues important to the social work profession.
NASW members quoted in media stories weigh in on legislation in Ohio; organ transplants; language around grief; child mental health; climate disasters; and “emotional Spring cleaning.”
Social work schools discuss their clinical social work education programs; clinical social work research focuses on music therapy, suicide prevention, aging in prison, and more.
This emerging social work leader is double majoring in social work and political science.
Maryland state legislator says she was built for political office.
SPS Administration/Supervision: In Challenging Times, It’s Necessary to Have a Plan
Planning and risk assessment are vital to ensuring an organization's efficacy.
SPS Private Practice: Telehealth Has Become a Transformative Tool
“Implementing telehealth effectively, particularly in private practice, requires thoughtful strategies,” says Orlando Wright, PhD, LCSW-C
SPS Children, Adolescents and Young Adults: Social Media Plays a Role in Young People’s Mental Health
Social media designers take advantage of the brain’s limbic system by designing posts and reels that are desired by that unique user.
Cuts to Medicaid Could Affect Access to Substance Use Treatment
The spending bill signed into law on July 4 reduces federal spending for Medicaid by an estimated $911 billion over the next 10 years, which may affect the program's ability to provide services for mental health and substance use.
NASW Highlights Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Awareness Month
NASW provides information and resources for social workers who support those living with PTSD.
NASW Recognizes World Elder Abuse Awareness Day
The annual observance is June 15, but the association offers resources to use throughout the year.
ASA Conference Theme Focuses on Ageism
NASW staff and members participate in the American Society on Aging annual conference.
New York City and New York State Chapters Become One
Chapter leaders said the goal is to elevate the support both chapters already provide and to build on the strong foundation that has been established.
Chapter Briefs
Updates from Washington, Illinois, Virginia, and Masachusetts
Initiative Empowers Social Workers in Preventing Substance-Exposed Pregnancies
A Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) grant from the CDC is the only one of its kind to include social work at the center of substance use prevention practice.
Chapter Leader Has Full-Circle Moment in Her Career
Rae Johnson, LLMSW-Macro, is president of the NASW Michigan Chapter.
Being a Member of NASW is Like Career Insurance, Chapter President Says
Amy Di Mauro, LCSW, is president of the NASW Connecticut Chapter.
Client Violence is a Problem Across Social Work Settings, Author Finds
Christina E. Newhill, PhD, LCSW, wrote “Managing Client Violence: A Practical Guide for Social Workers.”
Book Strives to Empower School Social Workers
Authors Julie Anne Laser, Orion Antonio Laser Castro and Alison Varianides wrote “School Social Work Toolkit, 2nd Edition.”
Editor's Note
Attacks on DEI Concern Educators
Lawmakers Introduce Mental Health Bill Focused on Seniors
The "Expanding Seniors Access to Mental Health Services Act" would make mental health services provided by clinical social workers more available to Medicare beneficiaries.
Shortage of School Social Workers a Concern
An estimated 14 million children in America attend schools with no counselor, nurse, psychologist or social worker.
NASW Opposes Military Action Against California Protests
The Trump administration federalized about 4,000 National Guard soldiers and deployed Marines to L.A. in early June to quell anti-Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) protests.
Civil Rights Division Assigned New Priorities Under President Trump
The division, part of the Department of Justice, historically was tasked with enforcing anti-discrimination laws, but has been repurposed to pursue priorities laid out in Trump’s executive orders.
Proposed Amendments to NASW Bylaws Due Sept. 1
Members can submit proposed changes to the association's bylaws.
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