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Justin Hodge: Political Social Worker on the Rise

Beyond Advocacy

They are eager to fulfill the NASW Code of Ethics mandate to pursue social justice and advocate for issues affecting people and communities, particularly those who are most vulnerable. Former Congressman Ed Towns hosted a virtual session on Mapping Your Path to Congress during the 2022 Student Advocacy Day in March.

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All You Need To Know About Social Work Articles

Social Work Haven

What are the 7 codes of ethics? Rethinking Social Work’s Role in a Rapidly Changing World : by Antoinette Lombard and Andre Viviers offer an overview of the need for social work in teh 21st century to adopt a more transformative social-policy approach, including policy advocacy. Where can I find social work articles?

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Remembering Unsung Black Social Work Pioneer Lester Blackwell Granger

Social Work Blog

From his Pioneers bio : “He focused attention and advocacy energy on the goal of equal opportunity and justice for all people of color, even while focusing on the condition of Black people in the United States. He began at Dillard University, a historically Black institution, immediately upon retiring from the NUL in 1961. “He

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NASW remembers George Floyd Jr. on 4th anniversary of his death

Social Work Blog

By Ja’Bree Harris, MSW, NASW Public Policy and Advocacy Manager “I can’t breathe” are the chilling words that spurred a summer of racial reckoning. As social workers, the NASW Code of Ethics emphasizes the importance of challenging social injustice. in June 2020.

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Why Young Voters Can’t Wait

Beyond Advocacy

Republicans attributed their loss to the large number of students at the University of Wisconsin who showed up for an election they would usually ignore. Our Code of Ethics demands that we do. Likewise, young Chicago voters turned out in record numbers to elect Brandon Johnson mayor over his “tough on crime” Democratic opponent.