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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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Honoring Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month

University of Connecticut

Our support of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month aligns with the mission of our profession and the National Association of Social Workers Code of Ethics. These ethical standards include social justice, dignity and worth of the person, and the importance of human relationships. Throughout U.S.

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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

Social workers can work in different settings, such as schools, hospitals, non-profit organisations, government agencies, and private practice. Finally, social workers must adhere to a code of ethics and maintain client confidentiality while working with them.

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Irish Social Worker - Untitled Article

Irish Social Worker

Removal of Human Rights from the CORU Code of Ethics for Social Workers (2019) By Helen Kelly, Social Worker, and Graduate of the MA in Social Work, University of Galway 2020 “All human beings are born free and equal in dignity and rights. Greater recognition of prior learning is also a factor.

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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 When working on a new case, social workers will typically assess a person’s relationships, support system, and their involvement with the community.