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School Safety: How Social Workers Can be Helpful and Stay Mentally Strong

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Early in their careers, social workers learn the concepts of burnout, compassion fatigue, and vicarious traumatization. But how does self-care play out in real-life scenarios, when new social workers might not get the best supervision or insight into how to handle the stressors that come with the job of being a social worker?

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NASW South Carolina strongly opposes legislation to repeal social work licensure

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The National Association of Social Workers South Carolina Chapter (NASW-SC) is strongly against the proposed House Bill 3515, also known as the “Entrepreneur Freedom Act.” ” The purpose of this bill is to repeal and do away with licensure for social workers and many other professions in SC.

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Social worker talks about importance of self-care in self-published book

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Social workers dedicate their lives to helping others, including some of the most vulnerable people in our society. However, research shows members of the social work profession are more likely to experience work-related stress, burnout, and a lower quality of life compared to other professions and the general population.

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NASW President: Association stands in solidarity with transgender people in aftermath of Texas directive

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A message from National Association of Social Workers (NASW) President Mildred “Mit” Joyner. The Texas attempt to change the definition of child abuse are in direct opposition of social work values, principles, and our code of ethics. NASW President Mildred “Mit” Joyner, DPS, MSW, LCSW.

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The December 2022 – January 2023 Issue of Social Work Advocates Is Available Online

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Some of the stories in this issue: When Prisoners Go Home: Preventing Recidivism Among Top Goals for Social Workers. Social workers are instrumental in helping men and women prepare for release and success as they leave prison. Social Worker and Lifelong Swimmer Now Swims With Baby. COVID-19 Year 3.

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NASW joined ACLU to get temporary restraining order in Texas transgender child case

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Below is NASW’s statement of interest that was submitted: NASW STATEMENT OF INTEREST: The National Association of Social Workers (NASW), founded in 1955, is the largest association of professional social workers in the United States with 110,000 members in 55 chapters. The court granted the TRO on March 2. 2018-2020). [2]

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NASW in Texas court case to reinstate injunction that supports transgender youth and their families

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In response, The National Association of Social Workers (NASW) Texas Chapter released a statement and NASW’s national office also released a statement in support of transgender youth and their families in accordance with NASW policy statements reflected in Social Work Speaks , 12th ed. The Texas Attorney General Paxton on Feb.