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NASW president-elect says he will work to keep social work relevant

By Rena Malai, News staff NASW’s new president-elect Darrell Wheeler has been part of the organization for more than 27 years, and has served in many aspects, he said. He was on the NASW-Pennsylvania board of directors, the NASW-New York board of directors, and was...

Domestic Violence Awareness Month: Social work plays key role

By Paul R. Pace, News staff In recent years, great strides have been made in federal legislation to aid those experiencing the effects of domestic violence. While there is still room for improvement, social workers remain key players in helping domestic abuse victims...

NASW involved in original March on Washington and anniversary events

By Rena Malai, News staff Washington, D.C.’s National Mall vibrated with energy on Aug. 24 as tens of thousands of people from across the U.S. gathered to celebrate the “National Action to Realize the Dream,” the 50th anniversary of the 1963 March on Washington for...

HIV/AIDS Spectrum Project conducts Training of Trainers session

By Paul R. Pace, News staff Fourteen participants from across the U.S. traveled to Washington, D.C., in July to take part in the 2013 Training of Trainers, convened by the NASW HIV/AIDS Spectrum Project. By increasing the number of skilled trainers, the Spectrum...

NASW part of newly created eldercaring coordination group

By Rena Malai, News staff Caring for an older adult can be a source of high stress, misunderstandings and conflict within families. The Association for Conflict Resolution has created a task force to help families deal with these issues instead of looking to the legal...