NASW Celebrates 70 Years

Editor's Note

By Laetitia Clayton

NASW is recognizing its 70th anniversary this year by honoring past accomplishments and creating a path for the future of the association and the social work profession. This year also marks the 65th anniversary of the NASW Code of Ethics.

From the Civil Rights Movement in the 1960s to the fight for marriage equality and LGBTQ+ rights in the 2000s, NASW has been at the forefront of social progress, Heather Rose Artushin writes in this issue’s cover story.

NASW also recognizes that times are uncertain, challenging and frightening in our nation right now—especially for the vulnerable populations social workers serve. NASW’s Chief of Programs Barbara Bedney writes in her column (p. 14) that social work voices are needed now more than ever, and she outlines ways to take action.

Also in this issue, you can read about Congress’ cuts to the social safety net and the Trump administration’s attacks on the transgender community. Both of these feature articles offer ways for social workers to respond and to help.

Be sure to visit NASW’s 70th anniversary page at socialworkers.org/events/celebrations to learn more about the association’s history and how we are marking this 70th milestone.

Until next year,

Laetitia