By Mel Wilson, MBA, LCSW – NASW Senior Policy Adviser Lewiston, Maine has become the latest city to capture the nation’s attention when 18 people were killed and more than a dozen injured in shootings at multiple locations in this town of less than 40,000 people. This...
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Gun Violence Continues: No End in Sight
It is not too much to insist our political leaders at least enact commonsense gun laws aimed at reducing gun violence.
NASW joins amicus brief that helps bring favorable ruling for female employee in case involving harassment, discrimination in federal court
The court agreed with us and recognized for the first time that “the Fifth Amendment’s Equal Protection Clause secures a federal judiciary employee’s right to be free from sexual harassment in the workplace.”
NASW, APA file amicus brief challenging death penalty case of Melissa Lucio
NASW and the American Psychological Association filed an amicus brief in support of a challenge to the death penalty case of Melissa Lucio, scheduled to be executed in Texas as a result of a false confession.
NASW joins court amicus brief to support singer, songwriter Kesha in Dr. Luke’s defamation lawsuit
The case was filed in the New York Court of Appeals in support of singer and songwriter Kesha who was sued for defamation by her former producer, Dr. Luke, who sexually abused her in 2005 when she was 18 years old.
April is Alcohol Awareness Month: Resources for Social Workers
April is Alcohol Awareness Month. It highlights the dangers of unsafe alcohol consumption and promote awareness in reducing alcohol use disorder. According to the National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 14.5 million people ages 12 and older had an alcohol use disorder...
NASW joins amicus brief to support sexual harassment survivor from University of Arizona
NASW supported student survivor Mackenzie Brown, who seeks to hold the University of Arizona responsible for its failure to address sex-based harassment under Title IX.
April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month
April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month, which recognizes the importance of families, providers, and communities working together to strengthen families to prevent child abuse, neglect, and abandonment. Social workers are play a key role in supporting families...