By Mel Wilson, MBA, LCSW – NASW Senior Policy Adviser Recent revelations of possible ethical violations by U.S. Supreme Court (SCOTUS) Justice Clarence Thomas ― as well as Justice Samuel Alito ― have led to calls for broad ethical and standards reforms for the court....
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Courts Matter to Social Workers: A Call for SCOTUS Ethics Reform
The intersection of SCOTUS actions and the social welfare of marginalized Americans is unmistakable.
NASW joins amicus brief challenging discriminatory school discipline laws in South Carolina
The case is a class action on behalf of public school students in South Carolina and the Carolina Youth Action Project, challenging South Carolina’s “disturbing schools” and “disorderly conduct” laws.
NASW in Texas court case to reinstate injunction that supports transgender youth and their families
NASW’s Texas Chapter released a statement and NASW’s national office released a statement in support of transgender youth and their families.
NASW joined ACLU to get temporary restraining order in Texas transgender child case
The ACLU requested a temporary restraining order in district court to prevent Texas DCPS from conducting a child abuse investigation on a family who sought gender affirming health care for their trans child.
Relief Organizations Working in Ukraine, Statements from Social Work Groups
Here are some organizations offering relief to Ukrainian refugees.
NASW President: Association stands in solidarity with transgender people in aftermath of Texas directive
A message from National Association of Social Workers (NASW) President Mildred "Mit" Joyner "NASW condemns Texas Gov. Greg Abbott’s direction of the Department of Family and Protective Services to implement Attorney General Ken Paxton’s opinion and to actually treat...
NASW joins Equal Rights Amendment amicus brief
NASW and the ERA Coalition, along with numerous women-centered organizations, participated in an amicus brief supporting the view that the Constitution did not intend to recognize a time limit on the ratification process of the Equal Rights Amendment.