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Read More Grindhouse film Squealer isn’t perfect, but may get Social Work right Social Worker urges police to investigate missing women Read More The film Listener shows the tension – and rewards – of crisis hotline work Producer Oren Moverman hopes the film will be a learning, teaching tool for social workers, others Read More Second Chance Act Reintroduced: Seminal Criminal Justice Reform Legislation Law will less recidivism and improve quality of life of people who were formerly incarcerated Read More Criminalizing Abortion: Frightful Consequences for Marginalized Women Courts should not be arbiters of reproductive rights Read More Practice Three Key Messages to Share with Clients in Honor of National Women’s Health Week May 8, 2024 National Women’s Health Week starts each year on Mother’s Day to encourage women to make their health a priority. This message is especially important given that women’s drinking has increased substantially over the last two decades. Though men still drink more... read more Criminalizing Abortion: Frightful Consequences for Marginalized Women Apr 24, 2024 Courts should not be arbiters of reproductive rights Child Abuse Prevention Month Apr 9, 2024 April Ferguson LCSW-C Senior Practice Associate Children and Adolescents April 2024 The National Association of Social Workers (NASW) acknowledges April as Child Abuse Prevention Month. The Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act (CAPTA) defines child abuse and... How to Talk About Alcohol Use with Clients: Frequently Asked Questions Mar 31, 2024 How often do you talk with clients about their alcohol use? Do you know how much drinking is too much, or what counts as a standard drink? April is Alcohol Awareness Month, an invitation to social workers to make conversations about alcohol use part of routine... See All Practice Articles News Grindhouse film Squealer isn’t perfect, but may get Social Work right Apr 29, 2024 Social Worker urges police to investigate missing women read more The film Listener shows the tension – and rewards – of crisis hotline work Apr 26, 2024 Producer Oren Moverman hopes the film will be a learning, teaching tool for social workers, others Salute Your Graduate with an NASW Press Book Gift Apr 3, 2024 The NASW Code of Ethics is a set of standards that guide the professional conduct of social workers. The 2021 update includes language that addresses the importance of professional self-care. Moreover, revisions to the Cultural Competence standard provide more... NASW Proudly Acknowledges Women’s History Month Mar 25, 2024 NASW has consistently supported women’s issues and proudly acknowledges Women’s History Month. The NASW’s National Committee on Women’s Issue is responsible for developing, reviewing, and monitoring programs within the Association that significantly impact women. See All News Articles Social Work Advocates Magazine The Rise of Corporate Social Work Mar 19, 2024 Social Workers can find new purpose, passion and better pay read more Beyond the Gimmick: Aware of the Importance of Self-Care, Social Workers Struggle to Practice It Mar 13, 2024 By Sue Coyle Self-care is an often-discussed topic among social workers, the organizations that employ them, and the profession as a whole—and for good reason. Social work is a challenging career choice in myriad ways. From the client-based schedules that often extend... Unprecedented Experiment: Pandemic Initiatives Provide Roadmap to Ending U.S. Child Poverty Mar 7, 2024 By Courteney Stuart The COVID-19 pandemic cast a dark cloud across children’s lives, interrupting education and socialization. For the poorest families in the U.S., however, there was a silver lining. The unprecedented global crisis created the political will to... NASW National Board Members Remember Colleague Anthony Tony” Bibus, III Feb 14, 2024 Bibus made people feel valued and genuinely listened to what they had to say See All Social Work Advocates Magazine Articles Advocacy The Evolution of Library Social Work May 6, 2024 Library social work is neither macro nor micro – it is a generalist role where social workers can fluidly move between both ways of working with people. read more Second Chance Act Reintroduced: Seminal Criminal Justice Reform Legislation Apr 24, 2024 Law will less recidivism and improve quality of life of people who were formerly incarcerated NASW Maryland statement on Francis Scott Key Bridge Disaster Mar 27, 2024 We stand in solidarity with those affected, including the families of the missing and rescued Texas’ SB 4: Misguided and Potentially Harmful Immigration Legislation Mar 11, 2024 Law would impact not only immigrants but all Texans, creating an environment of fear and mistrust See All Advocacy Articles Ethics & Law In legal victory, Ohio Supreme Court extends parental rights to same-sex couples Feb 14, 2024 NASW part of amicus brief that supports rights of parents in same-sex marriages read more NASW amicus brief helps lead to court ordering children removed from Louisiana Angola Prison Feb 14, 2024 Despite legal victory, Louisiana has appealed ruling by Fifth Court of Appeals Courts Matter to Social Workers: A Call for SCOTUS Ethics Reform Oct 5, 2023 The intersection of SCOTUS actions and the social welfare of marginalized Americans is unmistakable. NASW disappointed by ruling upholding firing of pregnant Catholic school teacher Aug 25, 2023 This expansion of the ministerial exception risks threatening the civil rights of thousands of New Jersey employees. See All Ethics & Law Articles © 2024 - Socialwork Blog. All Rights Reserved. Home Who We Are Contact Us Terms and Conditions NASW Follow Follow Follow Follow...