On Friday, June 21, 2013, the United States Supreme Court ruled that USAID vs. AOSI violates the First Amendment. Chief Justice John Roberts, who wrote the legal opinion, wrote “freedom of speech prohibits the government from telling people what they must say”....
Month: June 2013
Supreme Court: NGO Anti-Prostitution Pledge violates freedom of speech
On Friday, June 21, 2013, the United States Supreme Court ruled that USAID vs. AOSI violates the First Amendment. Chief Justice John Roberts, who wrote the legal opinion, wrote “freedom of speech prohibits the government from telling people what they must say”....
Take Action on Elder Abuse: Comment on National Priorities & Raise Awareness
Join NASW in commemorating World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD), an observance of the International Network for the Prevention of Elder Abuse, this month. Visit the WEAAD resource library for information and ideas about how to plan a program in your community....
Survivors of School Bullying
[Referencing: “Survivors of School Bullying: A Collective Case Study,” Octavio Ramirez, Children & Schools, Volume 35, Issue 2 (April 2013), pp. 93-99.] Much attention has been brought to bear in recent years on the problem of bullying in schools. Social workers...
One-hundred chapter leaders call on their congressional representatives
By Paul R. Pace, News staff As part of the NASW Annual Leadership Meeting in April, attendees advocated for the profession on Capitol Hill. About 100 chapter leaders made personal visits to their congressional representatives during Advocacy Day on April 11. Their...
Strengthening the Social Service Workforce: The Global Social Service Workforce Alliance Celebrates its Launch
NASW is pleased to announce the launch of the Global Social Service Workforce Alliance. “The social service workforce is a critical workforce for creating protective environments for healthy development and well-being and tackling poverty, promoting social justice,...
Social workers find higher education a good fit
By Rena Malai, News staff Much like a social worker attending to the welfare of others, being a college president is like being a mother hen that knows no boundaries, said James Kelly, past president of NASW and current president of Menlo College in California. As a...
NASW CEO Angelo McClain attends 2013 White House Conference on Mental Health
The White House Conference on Mental Health brings together people from across the country, including mental health advocates, educators, health care providers, faith leaders, members of Congress, representatives from local governments and individuals who have...