By Cassie Brown, MSW, LCSW PRIDE (noun): 1) a feeling of deep pleasure or satisfaction derived from one's own achievements, the achievements of those with whom one is closely associated, or from qualities or possessions that are widely admired 2) consciousness of...
LGBTQIA2S+ folks are not the only community facing injustice in the United States today. And those of us living in multiple marginal identities suffer greatly.
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.
In 2009, NASW was pleased to see President Obama build a diverse Cabinet and even participated as a co-sponsor in the celebration of Women Appointees of the Obama Administration. Conversely, since returning from the holidays the President has made four high level...