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Dear Colleagues: Wednesday 1 December 2010 is World AIDS Day and I wanted to share some thoughts as it relates to the epidemic from a personal perspective and how this relates to our roles as social workers at our local and international levels. Many of you may not be aware that for over twenty years I have been involved with Boston’s ... Read More »

WASHINGTON DC—The National Association of Social Workers (NASW), today called on congressional Democrats to elect current House Speaker Nancy Pelosi as Minority Leader in the new Congress set to begin this coming January. NASW is a long-time advocate of legislative goals championed by the Speaker, including strengthening human needs programs, supporting social justice legislation, and expanding women’s equality. NASW Executive ... Read More »

October 26, 2010 When it comes to jobs aimed at making a positive difference in the world, it’s hard to go past the field of advocacy. Elizabeth J. Clark,  executive director of the National Association of Social Workers was recently interviewed for an article in world.edu. In the article Clark defines advocacy positions, skills and career prospects. “Regardless of type ... Read More »

Six Months of the Affordable Care Act: Guest Blogger, Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius Read More »

For social workers, the issues of peace and social justice are inextricably interwoven. Read More »

Kenneth Feinberg, Administrator of the Independent Gulf Coast Claims Facility (GCCF), which will adjudicate claims for individuals and businesses experiencing health and economic losses due to the Gulf Coast oil spill, stated last month at a House Judiciary Committee hearing that he would likely not compensate individuals for mental illnesses that result from the disaster. NASW has written Mr. Feinberg ... Read More »