By Mel Wilson, NASW Senior Policy Adviser The Trump Administration on March 5 announced it is bringing back the already discredited policy of detaining immigrant and migrant families together at the South Texas Family Residential Center in Dilley, Texas. The plan is...
Numerous studies show family detention can cause severe psychological problems
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...
The National Association of Social Workers (NASW) supports legislation introduced by Sen. Tim Kaine (D-VA) today that would strengthen the nation's child welfare system and help prevent mistreatment of youth who are LGBTQ. Kaine's Child Welfare Workforce Support Act...
From Terry Werner, executive director of the National Association of Social Workers Nebraska Chapter: The Nebraska Chapter of the National Association of Social Workers is here to help residents recover from one of the greatest disasters in the state's history....
Rep. Joe Courtney (CT-02) has introduced a bill to reduce workplace violence against health care and social services employees, including social workers. The Workplace Violence Prevention for Health Care and Social Service Workers Act would require the Occupational...
The National Association of Social Workers Kentucky Chapter (NASW-KY) urges Kentucky Senator Mitch McConnell to end the longest shutdown in U.S. history by putting the House-passed appropriations bills to vote today. NASW-KY Executive Director Brenda Rosen said:...
(ALBANY, NY) – The New York State Psychiatric Association, The National Association of Social Workers – New York City and New York State Chapters, The New York Society for Clinical Social Work, and The New York State Psychological Association applaud the Senate and...