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Call for “Viewpoints” Article Submissions
Social Work Advocates magazine is accepting submissions for the Viewpoints column from current NASW members.
How to Have a Career in Veterinary Social Work | NASW Member Voices
There are many career opportunities for social workers hoping to enter the field of veterinary social work.
Why data and collaboration are key to social workers’ success
By Gary Pettengell, ECINSIf there were ever a time to truly appreciate the essential contributions to society made by social workers - it would be now. As we find ways to recognize, inspire, and equip social work professionals tackling a confluence of challenges in...
NASW Press Reads for Balance, Self-Care, and Connection
Burnout and Self-Care in Social Work, 2nd Edition by SaraKay Smullens The first edition of Burnout and Self-Care in Social Work was a breakout hit, providing a guiding light for those who were struggling. In the second edition, author SaraKay Smullens has updated the...
NASW, University of Michigan White House field placement paper explores macro policy practice and political social work
The National Association of Social Workers (NASW) and University of Michigan have released a paper, The White House as a Field Placement Reflections on the Past and a Future for Policy and Political Practice, that features a speech by social worker and White House...
The Power of Primary Prevention
Alcohol-exposed pregnancies (AEPs) are more common than you might think: according to a new study, an estimated 54 percent of children in the United States are exposed to alcohol before they’re born. The high prevalence of AEPs surprised even the study’s authors, who...
Start the School Year Off Right: NASW Press Tools You Can Use, September 1–30
Social Work Documentation: A Guide to Strengthening Your Case Recording by Nancy L. Sidell Earn CEUs for reading this title! For more information, visit the Social Work Online CE Institute. The second edition of Social Work Documentation: A Guide to Strengthening Your...