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Celebrate Your Graduate—Save 20% on Select NASW Press Books!

Social Work Blog

The NASW Code of Ethics is a set of standards that guide the professional conduct of social workers. All social workers should review the new text and affirm their commitment to abide by the Code of Ethics. All social workers should review the new text and affirm their commitment to abide by the Code of Ethics.

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Podcast 039 Why research must inform your practice

Ultimate Youth Worker

All too often youth workers get tarnished with the reputation of the slackers in the wider human services sector. Many of our programs are government funded and expected to use evidence based practice to ensure the quality of those programs. Why research must inform your practice. Thanks for Listening!

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Celebrating the life and legacy of Dr. Nancy A. Humphreys (1938-2019)

University of Connecticut

She was elected the second woman and youngest person as president of the national NASW, and led the initiative to revise the Code of Ethics and to end discrimination against LGBT communities. She chaired NASW’s Political Action Committee, and NASW’s National Committee on Legislation and Government Relations.

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You Asked, Case manager vs Social Worker – Surprising Difference?

Social Work Haven

Despite having similar educational backgrounds, their job responsibilities differ depending on the services they provide to their clients. Knowing the distinctions between these roles can aid in determining the ideal career path in human services.

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News Items – March 3, 2022

Social Workers Speak

These continued attempts to change the definition of child abuse are in direct opposition to social work values, principles, and our Code of Ethics and pose danger to transgender youth and their families.” ” NASW-CT: Zoning reform necessary for older adults.