NASW Blogs

NASW blogs educate the public about the services social workers provide, keep members and the social work profession informed about association activities, and help social workers interact with the media.

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What to Do if ICE Comes Knocking

Social workers have been helping their clients navigate what has been described as merciless attacks on undocumented people and those suspected of being undocumented.

Where Are the Men? Addressing the Gender Imbalance in the Social Work Profession

In the U.S., only 18% of social workers are men. The representation is even lower in allied fields like child and school psychology. But in 1968, men made up 38% of the social work workforce.

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Suicide Risks Among LGBTQ Youth

September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month—a time to raise awareness, promote hope, and normalize help-seeking.

Men and Fatherhood: How to be a Better Dad

“Fatherhood is a journey,” said Dr. Charles Daniels in a recent interview. “It’s not something that you just learn overnight. It’s something that you have to work at every day.”

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