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Social Work Advocates: June / July 2021 Issue

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Drug Decriminalization: Laws Advance Social Work's Advocacy for Treatment Over Punishment


State laws that decriminalize drugs cement the roles of social workers in the treatment of substance misuse and in advancing treatment over punishment.

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Elder Abuse and Elder Justice


June 15 marks World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, but recognizing and addressing elder abuse comes with the territory for social workers, regardless of what the calendar says.

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Training Helps Clinicians Working With Clients Who Believe Conspiracy Theories


Chapter execs discuss a training program that focuses on how to work with clients who believe conspiracy theories.

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Record Number of Participants Visit NASW Website, Social Media Channels During March


More than 83,000 people visited NASW’s Social Work Month website between February 1 and April 1, 2021.

More in This Issue


Mit Joyner

Social Work Faces Defining Moment to Help Transform America

Many people are now vaccinated and that should thwart the spread of the coronavirus, writes NASW President Mit Joyner.

Laetitia Clayton

A World Without Masks: Are We Ready?

As more of us receive COVID-19 vaccinations and mask-wearing mandates begin to ease, we're challenged once again to adapt to changes in our daily routines.

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In the Public Eye

Read about NASW members quoted in the mainstream media.

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Viewpoints: Social Work is Critical, Now More Than Ever, to Confront Injustices

By Kathleen Grib Novak, LCSW

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Backstory: Self-Publishing Helps Build Self-Esteem

Self-publishing helped Shelby Haisley gain confidence and control the creative process of authorship.

Angelo McClain

America Needs Historic Investment in Mental Health

As predicted, COVID-19 has had a profound negative effect on America’s mental health, writes NASW CEO Angelo McClain. 

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Association News

Get the latest from NASW's national office, our Chapters, practice and advocacy updates and more.

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Schools of Social Work

Read updates from schools of social work.

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NASW Events Calendar: June & July 2021

View a calendar of upcoming conferences, webinars and other events at NASW and related organizations.

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Table of Contents


  • Drug Decriminalization: Laws Advance Social Work's Advocacy for Treatment Over Punishment
  • Elder Abuse and Elder Justice: Social Work Roles Offer Integrated, Multipronged Approach
  • Social Work Faces Defining Moment to Help Transform America
  • A World Without Masks: Are We Ready?
  • America Needs Historic Investment in Mental Health
  • Trending on Social Media
  • Social Work in the Public Eye
  • Social Work is Critical, Now More Than Ever, to Confront Injustices
  • Schools of Social Work
  • Creative Control: Self-Publishing Helps Build Self-Esteem
  • Record Number of Participants Visit NASW Website, Social Media Channels During March
  • New Online Community Space Helps Connect NASW Student Members
  • Social Workers in the News
  • Training Helps Clinicians Working With Clients Who Believe Conspiracy Theories
  • NASW Kansas: Grief and Loss Program Provides Needed Resources During COVID-19
  • Louisiana Chapter: Integrated Care Provides New Avenues for Social Work
  • NASW Stands Up for Voting Rights
  • NASW Supports NO HATE Act
  • DOD Awards Grant for License Portability
  • New Rule for Health Client Records Aims to Promote Transparency
  • Social Workers Have an Ethical Responsibility to Take Care of Themselves
  • Sign Up for the NASW National Virtual Conference
  • Boardroom: Association's Work Takes Many Hands
  • NASW Foundation at 20: Assistance Fund Aids Social Workers in Need After Disaster Strikes
  • Calendar of Events
  • New Practice Model Helps Enhance Resiliency in Older Adults
  • Women Bring Diversity to Leadership Process

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