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Mission change at Justice Department’s Civil Rights Division is deeply problematic

NASW is part of coalition fighting to keep equal protection under the law

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Legislation would expand mental health care for older adults

NASW CEO, Chapters execs applaud bill, which would benefit clinical social workers

Federal Court Decisions on Trump Executive Orders Offer Ray of Hope

Civil rights groups and social justice advocates must continue to push against harmful Trump orders

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Trump Smithsonian Executive Order attempts to erase racism from U.S. history

Order is part of Administration’s backlash against diversity, equity and inclusion

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Social Workers Help Pet Owners Navigate Homelessness

Social Workers Help Pet Owners Navigate Homelessness

Last year, New York city opened its first pet-inclusive homeless shelter By Faye Beard Christine Kim, MSW, knows well the choice many unhoused individuals face when deciding to keep their pets with them—no matter what. “Many people experiencing homelessness are even...

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Violence in Schools: Social Workers Need to be Part of the Change

Violence in Schools: Social Workers Need to be Part of the Change

By Sue Coyle At 13, eighth-grader Melissa* is no stranger to lockdown drills—drills where students and staff practice what they would do if an active shooter was on campus. She says the drills occur monthly, more frequently at the beginning of the school year, and are...

Veterans in Crisis: A Social Worker’s Guide to Suicide Prevention

Veterans in Crisis: A Social Worker’s Guide to Suicide Prevention

By Maren Dale Every day, 17 veterans die by suicide. The number is tragic. At the same time, it can get lost in the volume of data social workers interact with every day. It also can be hard to fully grasp the scope of what that figure means. So, consider this for a...

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