October 29, 2021 It is hard to believe that we are closing in on the end of our second year living with COVID-19. Since March 2020, our three organizations have come together to share resources in Social Work Responds. These newsletters have allowed us to address challenges posed by the pandemic like adjusting to tele-social work, testing delays, or teaching social ... Read More »
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 Fellow Harold Richman. The paper explores macro policy field placements, political social work, and policy practice ... Read More »
The National Association of Social Workers (NASW), along with several other organizations committed to women’s rights, joined the Soule v. CIAC amicus brief led by National Women’s Law Center (NWLC). The brief supported the Connecticut’s Interscholastic Athletic Conference policy that allows K-12 athletes to participate in sports consistent with their gender identity. The Alliance Defending Freedom (ADF), a far-right conservative Christian group, challenged ... Read More »
Social Work is Front and Center as Schools Fully Reopen By Laetitia Clayton, Editor I remember the excitement I felt as a kid when summer was coming to an end and school was about to start back. I loved the summers off, too, but there was a certain anticipation about returning to school to see all of my classmates and ... Read More »
By Mel Wilson, MBA, LCSW NASW Senior Policy Advisor The U.S. District Court in Houston on July 16 issued a decision that the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) Program is unlawful, thereby partially halting it. The decision declaring DACA unlawful is based on flawed legal interpretation but more than that it punishes millions of DACA recipients and their families. In essence, the ruling ... Read More »
By Sam Hickman, MSW Executive Director of the National Association of Social Workers West Virginia Chapter The National Association of Social Workers (NASW) West Virginia Chapter, and the other state advocacy groups, are cognizant of our state’s unique position in current national politics, and our role in passing several major pieces of federal legislation. In particular, we are working through multiple ... Read More »
Here are video messages for candidates for 2021 NASW Board Region VI Director. NASW’s region IV encompasses Delaware, Maryland and New Jersey. The candidates are Jenny Conger and Phillip Pratt. Cast ballots until May 28. Read More »
Here are video messages for candidates for 2021 NASW Board National Committee on Nominations and Leadership Identification Region XIII. They are Margaret “Peggy” Polinsky and Toby Hur. Cast ballots until May 28. Read More »
Here are video messages for candidates for 2021 NASW Board National Committee on Nominations and Leadership Identification Region XI. They are Cassandra Bowers and Blanca Sanchez McGee. Cast ballots until May 28. Read More »
Here are video messages for candidates for 2021 NASW Board Region IX Director. NASW’s Region IX encompasses Illinois, Iowa and Minnesota. The candidates are Anthony Bibus and Jessica Hoeper. Cast ballots until May 28. Read More »
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