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Texas Chapter Outlines Ethical Practices During Times of Challenging New Laws

Social Work Blog

Freedom of Social Work: How the First Amendment Supports Safe Spaces” — his presentation at the state conference — is an informational showcase of what social workers should do and should not do to legally protect themselves and their clients during these current political times. If social workers can’t talk, that goes away.”.

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NASW Press Reads for Practice, Policy, and Principles

Social Work Blog

The American Academy of Social Work and Welfare’s grand challenge to “create social responses to a changing environment” is a call to action for social workers to advocate for environmental justice. Prior to 2020, the field of social work was limited in its adoption of digital practice.

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

Social Work Haven

You Asked, Case manager vs Social Worker – What is the Difference? – Social workers and case managers are both integral parts of the healthcare industry. Who is a social worker? Knowing the distinctions between these roles can aid in determining the ideal career path in human services.

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NASW Press Reads for Practice, Policy, and Principles

Social Work Blog

The American Academy of Social Work and Welfare’s grand challenge to “create social responses to a changing environment” is a call to action for social workers to advocate for environmental justice. Prior to 2020, the field of social work was limited in its adoption of digital practice.

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Developing a Personalized Social Media Policy for Social Work Practice

Teaching & Learning in Social Work

Editor’s Note : This blog post is adapted from the Second Edition of the Social Media Toolkit for Social Work Field Educators. There are many reasons for social workers to have a personalized social media policy – to maintain boundaries, protect privacy and confidentiality, and model professional behavior.

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Abolitionist Social Work - Cameron Rasmussen, MSW; Durrell Washington, MSW; Michelle Grier, LMSW; Vivianne Guevara, LMSW

Doin' The Work

Michelle is a Black feminist, Brooklyn raised and social worker trained, who is leaning into practices that foster radical healing, racial and gender justice. They share their definitions of abolition and discuss how – and if – abolition can be applied as a framework for social work.

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Members in the Media – June 1, 2023

Social Workers Speak

Yvonne Chase is president-elect of NASW: 4 things to know about a master’s degree in social work Fortune The master’s degree is the universal standard for advanced social work practice says Yvonne Chase, president-elect of the board of directors for the National Association of Social Workers.