By Ja'Bree Harris, MSW, NASW Public Policy and Advocacy Manager Today, we pause to remember Trayvon Martin - a young life full of promise, extinguished too soon. His memory is not just a distant echo but a call to action that reverberates in my heart. As someone only...
As someone only two years older than Trayvon, his story has shaped my lived experience and deepened my commitment to social justice
Last week, President Trump took steps to further undermine the health security of millions of Americans by ending a critical cost sharing program for low income individuals and removing vital consumer protections on the sale of health insurance. While few observers of...
Our nation grieves after yet another horrific mass shooting. This one has occurred close to home at an outdoor concert on our Las Vegas strip. The actions of a lone individual resulted in the deadliest mass shooting in modern American history. The National Association...
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell has promised a vote next week to repeal the Affordable Care Act, if he can garner the votes needed to pass his caucus’ latest proposal. Legislation introduced just last Thursday by Senators William Cassidy (R-LA) and Lindsey...
Mental health services are an important pre-requisite for HIV/AIDS prevention and treatment. The mental health practitioner's role has become more meaningful as the complexities surrounding treatment necessitate caring for the psychological aspects of HIV care,...
As many of us are aware, President Trump recently made the decision to end the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program unless Congress passes legislation that protects the nearly 800,000 Dreamers from being deported. The president’s decision to end DACA...
NASW STATEMENT: The National Association of Social Workers (NASW) strongly opposes President Trump’s decision to rescind the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program and will work with allied organizations and Congress to continue protections for young...