By Mel Wilson, MBA, LCSW – NASW Senior Policy Adviser In the face of a period of national tension and uncertainty about the future of America’s democracy, voting rights activists were shaken by another attack on one of our fundamental rights – the unencumbered right...
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Courts Matter: Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals ruling in Arkansas case threatens Voting Rights Act
Court rules says private citizens and groups do not have authority to challenge states for violating voting rights
NASW Joined Biden Officials July 2021 for White House Policy Briefing
NASW on July 7, 2021, co-hosted an exclusive executive briefing with the White House which brought together key Biden-Harris Administration officials and social work leaders.
Back to ‘Normal’ | Social Work Advocates, June-July 2021 Issue
Back to ‘Normal’ By Laetitia Clayton, Editor As mask mandates ease and more people are vaccinated against COVID-19, we’re starting to see a return to life as we knew it before the pandemic hit and drastically changed everything. About half of adults in the U.S. are...
A Randomized Controlled Trial of Yoga with Incarcerated Females
Mental health and substance abuse challenges are widespread among incarcerated populations, often coupled with complicated histories of abuse, trauma, and other psychological problems. Traditional treatments have largely consisted of psychological or pharmaceutical...
Spring and Vaccines Make the World Seem Brighter
Springtime’s arrival always makes me happy. The air is warmer, the sun seems to shine brighter, and the plants, trees and birds begin to stir. This year we also have the promise of the COVID-19 vaccines.
Anti-Semitism in the United States: An Overview and Strategies to Create a More Socially Just Society
Hate crimes against members of the Jewish community have increased dramatically over the past few years. According to federal data, the number of hate crimes directed at Jews now appears to exceed those directed at many, if not most, minority groups. Yet, despite the...
Suppressing Voter Suppression
April 30, 2021 About Social Work Responds The Association of Social Work Boards, the Council on Social Work Education, and the National Association of Social Workers are committed to collaborating on the range of issues affecting the social work profession and the...