We woke up this morning to heartbreaking news of yet another mass shooting, this time at our very own Morgan State University (MSU). The National Association of Social Workers Maryland Chapter (NASW Maryland) offers its condolences to the families and friends of the...
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NASW Maryland Chapter statement on Morgan State University mass shooting
NASW’s Maryland chapter offers its condolences to the families and friends of the victims, as well as the entire community.
American Epidemic: From First Response to Research, Social Workers Tackle Gun Violence
When Brenda Mitchell’s 31-year-old son Kenneth was gunned down in 2005, she took on the role of raising his three young children amid her own devastation.
The Killing of Tyre Nichols: Lethal Police Encounters Continue Unabated | NASW Member Voices
The brutal death of Tyre Nichols is a stark reality that the promise of police reform in the wake of George Floyd’s death was at best a fleeting notion.
Unfortunately, mass shootings are small part of the America’s larger gun violence problem | NASW Member Voices
These catastrophes have now become commonplace. During 2022, there have been 617 mass shootings.
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month
Domestic violence (DV) is a global and domestic public health issue. It impacts communities worldwide daily. Regardless of age, economic status, sexual orientation, race, nationality, or religion, domestic violence significantly affects individuals, families, and...
Mass shootings herald rising white supremacist movement | NASW Member Voices
The nation must come to grips with the fact that there exists a national (even international) white supremist movement that is growing rapidly, and is thriving in social media.
Day of Policy Action for the Violence Against Women Act with lead Senators and Actor Angelina Jolie
The National Association of Social Workers (NASW) on January 19 is joining the National Task Force to End Sexual and Domestic Violence, Angelina Jolie, and Senate sponsors of the upcoming Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) reauthorization for a policy day of action to...