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Mobilizing Social Work’s Vision and Voice through Voting

Social Work Blog

Voter disengagement is a combined result of the cumulative effects of concerted voter suppression and the erosion of trust in government. As social workers, we must rise to the urgency of the moment. Protecting the right to vote is synonymous with social work.

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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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You Asked, Can Social Workers Prescribe Medication?

Social Work Haven

This process is referred to as social prescribing, an initiative that received significant backing from the UK government in 2018 with an investment of £4.5 Recommended Books Best Social Work Books Every Student Must Read is a great article full of highly recommended and engaging books. What should social workers avoid?

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

Social Work Blog

As social workers, the NASW Code of Ethics emphasizes the importance of challenging social injustice. Floyd’s murder spurred a call to action for social workers to engage in policy advocacy and structural change. Floyd’s death highlighted the persistent and widespread nature of racial injustice in the United States.