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
In Memory of Past NASW President Barbara W. White
The National Association of Social Workers (NASW) and the NASW Foundation mourn the death on July 19 of past NASW President and NASW Social Work Pioneer Barbara W. White. White was born in 1943 and joined the association in 1976. She was president of NASW from...
Men and Intimate Partner Violence
Where should men turn when they are victims of abuse? By Tatsha Robertson Much has been written and discussed about women abused by their intimate partners. However, stories of male survivors are often ignored, partly because of the universal stigmas that hinder men...
NASW urges members, organizations to oppose Trump Administration’s proposed lowering of poverty line
The Trump Administration has proposed changes that will lower the federal poverty line. The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) is requesting comments, before June 21st. Submit comments with OMB. The poverty line is adjusted each year for inflation. The poverty line...
Connecticut passes social work title protection bill
The Connecticut Legislation on June 5 passed a social work title protection bill that the National Association of Social Workers Connecticut Chapter had worked to achieve. The bill will protect the use of the title social worker to BSWs, MSWs and Doctorate...
Congressional briefing to bring together social work, mental health experts on need to end gun violence
Gun violence has become an epidemic in our nation. Every year more than 7,700 children and teens are shot, and more than 36,000 people die from gun violence, according to the Brady campaign to end gun violence. Social workers and mental health professionals play a...
Children’s Memorial Flag Day
This month, in honor of Child Abuse Prevention Month, the National Association of Social Workers today is commemorating Children's Memorial Flag Day. Each year, a national day of remembrance is set aside to honor and remember children who have lost their lives in the...