NASW members are highlighted in the “Social Workers in the Public Eye” section of Social Work Advocates magazine about the ways they help people overcome challenges and the contributions they’re making to society.
Are an NASW member who has been quoted in the media recently about a topic related to your social work practice?
Send your name and links to swadvocates@socialworkers.org and put “Social Workers in the Public Eye” in the subject line.
National Healthcare Decisions Day, which is April 16th, is a good reminder for social workers on the importance of discussing advance care planning. It’s one of the many reasons social workers should talk to their clients about conscious Living – and Dying.
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...
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...