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Social Work Advocates:

August / September 2022 Issue

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Roe Provided Autonomy, Self-Determination: Privacy Rights May Prove Vital Since Court Overturned Abortion Law

The Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade creates a social justice priority for social workers — affecting not only social work clients but also how social workers do their jobs.

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Inflation and Social Work

Many social work clients are hit hard by inflation. Social workers are using advocacy, empowerment, and resources to help them.

Rebekah Gewirtz

Life After Dobbs: Hyperlocal Organizing Starting Now

NASW-Massachusetts Executive Director Rebekah Gewirtz says hyperlocal organizing is a good response to the recent SCOTUS decision to overturn Roe v. Wade.

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Backyard Chickens Provide Fresh Eggs, Connection to Nature, and Comedy

Social work investigator Morgan McLaughlin-Kessell raises backyard chickens with her family in suburban San Diego.

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Mit Joyner

UNC Honors Hortense King McClinton

From the President

Laetitia Clayton

Reproductive Rights are Human Rights

Editor's Note

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Social Workers in the Public Eye

Read media articles with NASW members quoted as experts.

Angelo McClain

Midterm Elections Offer Opportunity to Advance Mental Health Care

From the CEO

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Association News

Read news from our chapters, the board and more.

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Schools of Social Work

The University of New Hampshire, Indiana University, and University of Southern Mississippi schools of social work discuss their initiatives and programs.

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NASW Events Calendar: August / September 2022

View a calendar of upcoming conferences, webinars and other events.

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