Message from the the NASW Texas Chapter regarding Hurricane Beryl: As we assess the damage done by Hurricane Beryl, we know that many are without power and are evaluating their needs. We want to make sure we get the right resources to those in need. If you’re in the...
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NASW STATEMENT The nation awoke on June 12 to the worst case of a single person committing mass murder with a gun in its history. A gunman killed 49 people and injured more than 50 at Pulse, an Orlando nightclub that serves a predominately LGBTQ clientele. Most of the...
The United Nations General Assembly Special Session (UNGASS) on international drug policy was held April 18-21. This UNGASS brings together the international community and member countries of the United Nations to discuss principles and strategies to address the...
May is Mental Health Month. To commemorate the month the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) wants to help potential employers connect with skilled social workers in the field. Throughout Mental Health Month employers will receive a 20 percent discount off...
The news that four Los Angeles County Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) workers have been indicted for criminal child abuse and falsification of documents in a 2013 case shook the social work world not just in California but across the country. A child...
The National Association of Social Workers (NASW) is both dismayed and disappointed by the legislative actions taken by Mississippi, North Carolina, and Tennessee to deny equal treatment of LGBT individuals and families. The following is a brief summary of each law:...
The National Association of Social Workers (NASW) has joined several mental health organizations to urge states repeal or not pass so-called "Religious Freedom" laws that discriminate against people who are LGBT. Such legislation allows individuals and businesses to...