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Breaking the Silence: Supporting Male Survivors During Domestic Violence Awareness Month

Male survivors often face struggles that are shaped by stigma, invisibility, and systemic barriers

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Negative U.S. Supreme Court Ruling Could Erode Voting Rights

Learn more about the impact of Louisiana v. Callais

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SCOTUS conversion therapy case could affect ability of states to enforce standards of care

No matter the outcome, NASW will remain steadfast in its support of the LGBTQIA2S+ community

2025 Government Shutdown is Divisive and Harmful

“A government that shuts down its services is a government that shuts out its people – and that is not just unacceptable, it is un-American.”

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New Study Finds Significantly Increased Risk of Heart Attack and Stroke Among Cannabis Users

This Substance Use Prevention Month, join #NASW as we raise awareness about the health risks of cannabis use, even for healthy young people.

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Faculty: Request Your NASW Press Exam Copy Today

Faculty: Request Your NASW Press Exam Copy Today

NASW Press invites you to decide before you buy! Faculty affiliated with a US university or college can place an order for books that they are considering adopting for the classroom. You will have 90 days to make a decision. Visit the NASW Press website to learn more...

Celebrate Your 2025 Graduate with the Gift of an NASW Press Book

Celebrate Your 2025 Graduate with the Gift of an NASW Press Book

The NASW Code of Ethics is a set of standards that guide the professional conduct of social workers. The 2021 update includes language that addresses the importance of professional self-care. Moreover, revisions to the Cultural Competence standard provide more...

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Social Workers Respond to New Climate Change Agenda

Social Workers Respond to New Climate Change Agenda

Recent headlines signal that the federal government is willfully ignoring the potential dangers of climate change. In April, Reuters published an article titled, “State Department Nixes Climate Office.” A New York Times headline read, “Scientists Denounce Trump Administration’s Climate Report.” And Bloomberg featured an exposé, “Lights Out: How Trump’s War on Climate Science Is Weakening the U.S.”

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