By Faye Beard Recently members of the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) showed up in astounding numbers to attend the virtual session of “One License, Many Doors: The Social Work Compact.” Members were eager to learn more about multi-state licensure,...
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Bill needed to address social work shortage in the state
National Women’s Health Week starts each year on Mother’s Day to encourage women to make their health a priority. This message is especially important given that women’s drinking has increased substantially over the last two decades. Though men still drink more...
Courts should not be arbiters of reproductive rights
April Ferguson LCSW-C Senior Practice Associate Children and Adolescents April 2024 The National Association of Social Workers (NASW) acknowledges April as Child Abuse Prevention Month. The Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act (CAPTA) defines child abuse and...
How often do you talk with clients about their alcohol use? Do you know how much drinking is too much, or what counts as a standard drink? April is Alcohol Awareness Month, an invitation to social workers to make conversations about alcohol use part of routine...
By Denise Johnson, LCSW-C NASW Senior Practice Associate In February 2024, a major healthcare cybersecurity attack occurred, affecting many patients and providers including clinical social workers (CSWs). The attack targeted UnitedHealth Group’s subsidiary Change...