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Social Work Advocates:

October / November 2022 Issue

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Grand Challenges for Social Work: Eliminating Racism Becomes 13th Challenge as Initiative Evolves

The Grand Challenges initiative, launched in 2016, continues to evolve to meet society's needs—including the addition in 2020 of the 13th Challenge to Eliminate Racism.

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Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program Helps Social Workers, Others With Student Loan Debt

NASW has been active in advising and alerting social workers about the PSLF program, and advocating for student loan debt relief.

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Social Work Students Need to Use, Struggle With Primary Data

Providing social work students with primary data in the classroom helps better prepare them to solve problems and find solutions in their professional lives.

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Hospital Social Worker Says Her Handmade Jewelry Helps Inspire Others

Jewelry making hobby relieves stress and provides ways to connect with others.

More in This Issue

Mit Joyner

Social Work Profession Must Uplift the Ballot Box

From the President

Laetitia Clayton

Social Work's Grand Challenges Evolve to Meet Changing Needs

Editor's Note

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Social Workers in the Public Eye

Read media articles with NASW members quoted as experts.

Angelo McClain

Don't Forget About the Opioid Crisis

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 Denver, Augsburg University, and the University of Oklahoma schools of social work discuss their initiatives and programs.

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NASW Events Calendar: October / November 2022

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

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