The National Association of Social Workers Alabama Chapter (NASW-AL) is affirmed in its position regarding the necessity of equity in representation for Alabamians by our elected congressional officials. Today’s landmark decision by the U.S. Supreme Court in the case...
Today is a day of exaltation for many but should also illuminate the need for intentional engagement and political participation, irrespective of race and in the interest of equity for all Alabamians.
We are asking for your help to make compliance with the federal parity law a reality. Although the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act of 2008 (MHPAEA) was enacted over four years ago, the final federal rule implementing the law has not been issued....
On February 12, the U.S. Senate passed the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) by a comfortable 78-22 margin. The bill included comprehensive protections for Native American women, women in same-sex marriages, and illegal immigrants, features not included in the 2012...
This policy change is expected to positively affect tens of thousands of military service members and veterans.
On January 29, 2013 President Obama gave his "The Time is Now" speech which ushered in his administration's Comprehensive Immigration Reform legislative initiative. A day earlier, a bipartisan group of four Republican and Four Democrats (the "gang of eight") also...
Today, NASW celebrates the 50th anniversary of President John F. Kennedy’s special message to Congress regarding the state of mental health in the United States. President Kennedy’s remarks brought the issue of stigma, and access to care, to the forefront of his...
NASW is committed to remaining engaged in conversations and legislative action which prevent further tragedies from occurring.