Mental Health in Arizona is Under ThreatSB 1656 would allow the Director of the Board of Behavioral Health Examiners (BBHE) to also oversee massage therapy — a completely unrelated profession. This unprecedented move could: Delay mental health licensure Jeopardize...
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Arizona SB 1656 would allow the Director of the Board of Behavioral Health Examiners (BBHE) to Also Oversee Massage Therapy
Mental Health in Arizona is Under ThreatSB 1656 would allow the Director of the Board of Behavioral Health Examiners (BBHE) to also oversee massage therapy — a completely unrelated profession. This unprecedented move could: Delay mental health licensure Jeopardize...
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.
Congressional Briefing: Improving Student Success through H.R. 7037
Join us for a Virtual Congressional briefing on the School Social Workers Improving Student Success Act (H.R. 7037). The legislation recognizes the critical need for more school social workers to help improve student success. WHEN: Wednesday, March 30 from 11 to noon...
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.
“Es Como Que no los Conociera”: Reunification of Unaccompanied Migrant Youth with Their U.S. Families
Family reunification following migration-related separations is often challenging for immigrant youth as they adjust to their new environment and reacquaint with their caregiver. Scant research has explored the experiences of family reunification specifically for...
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...