Association News: October / November 2023

Feature Story

Social Work Leaders Honor Legacy of Past NASW President Mit Joyner
Mildred “Mit” Joyner, president of NASW from July 2020 through June 2023, is remembered as once-in-a-generation leader in the social work profession.

Chapters

Hawaii Chapter Steps Up to Help After Maui Wildfires
The social work community helped during the immediate aftermath of the Maui wildfires, and will continue for the long haul.

NASW Press

• As Climate Crisis Worsens, Need for EcoSocial Work Becomes More Dire
• Assessing Capacity of At-Risk Older Adults Can be Challenging

NASW Foundation

Foundation Names W.E.B. Du Bois One of 25 New NASW Social Work Pioneers®
NASW Social Work Pioneer inductees have demonstrated excellence in their social work careers, paved the way for others, and contributed to the betterment of the human condition.

Boardroom

• Giving Back is Part of the Code of Ethics, Board Member Says
• Wrongful Police Raid Changes Social Worker's Outlook

Practice

Clinical Practice

• Federal Initiatives Focus on Environmental Health, Justice and Climate
• Members Urged to Comment on Proposed CMS Policy Changes
• Social Workers Have Integral Roles in Addressing Elder Abuse

Specialty Practice Sections

• Social Workers Can Help Create Queer-Friendly Nonprofits
• Learn the Art of Interviewing and Translating Skill Sets

Social Work in Action

• NASW Leaders Meet With Members of Congress to Advocate for Key Legislation
• Human Rights Campaign Survey Shows Persistent Challenges for LGBTQ+ Youth

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In Brief

Learn about the outcomes of amicus briefs NASW filed in Michigan, Texas and New Jersey.

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