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NASW opposes the Laken Riley Act

NASW opposes the Laken Riley Act

By Mel Wilson, NASW Senior Policy Advisor The National Association of Social Workers (NASW) urges Members of Congress to vote no on the Laken Riley Act. This bill would make accusations - and not just convictions - of minor and non-violent crimes to be deportable...

Work to close health gap continues amid doubt

Work to close health gap continues amid doubt

By Alison Laurio, News contributor   A year ago Heidi L. Allen’s sister died. “She lived in Idaho, which did not expand Medicaid under the ACA” (Affordable Care Act, also called Obamacare), said Allen, an associate professor of social work at Columbia University...

Standards for Technology in Social Work Practice Q&A

Standards for Technology in Social Work Practice Q&A

The National Association of Social Workers (NASW) and three other social work organizations today released new Standards for Technology in Social Work Practice. The standards were created after two years of discussion and research. Here are some commonly asked...

4 Reasons to Pursue a Master’s in Social Work

4 Reasons to Pursue a Master’s in Social Work

Whether you are a college student, recent graduate, or currently employed, a master's in social work (MSW) can help boost your career. Here are four reasons why. 1. Advocate for underserved populations. Social workers get to advocate for the most marginalized and...

Trump’s full budget request would shred nation’s social safety net

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The full fiscal year 2018 budget request released by President Trump would shred this nation’s social safety net, prompting the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) to call on Congress to stand up for our nation's most vulnerable citizens...