Our hearts ache for the families of the six individuals still missing in the aftermath of the tragic collision involving the Dali cargo ship and the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore on Tuesday around 1:30am. Despite challenging conditions, search and recovery...
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NASW Maryland statement on Francis Scott Key Bridge Disaster
We stand in solidarity with those affected, including the families of the missing and rescued
Supreme Courts Ends Affirmative Action. What are the Implications? | NASW Member Voices
The U.S. Supreme Court on June 29, 2023, made a ruling on affirmative action that will have profound and long-term implications for the country.
Social Work Leaders Attend NASW Advocacy Day on Capitol Hill
Nearly 100 social workers from 44 states and two U.S. territories attended 143 meetings with Congressional offices in the U.S. House and Senate on June 28, 2023, to build bipartisan support for key federal legislation.
Federal Initiatives on Environmental Health, Justice, and Climate
Social workers can help families identify the connection between the environment and health, and they may support community members to advocate for solutions to environmental issues.
A Voting Rights Victory from the Supreme Court | NASW Member Voices
Although the court’s favorable judgement came as a surprise, voting rights advocates quickly recognized its significance, and enthusiastically welcomed it.
The Power to Take Life | NASW Member Voices
This year marks the second anniversary of the conviction of Derek Chauvin for the murder of George Floyd.
NASW-Alabama Chapter Applauds SCOTUS Decision Affirming Provisions of Voting Rights Act
Today is a day of exaltation for many but should also illuminate the need for intentional engagement and political participation, irrespective of race and in the interest of equity for all Alabamians.