Association News: October / November 2022

Read updates from the association's national office and local chapters.

Featured Stories

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2022 National Conference Proves the Time is Right for Social Work

Public health and economic equality were two topics that keynote speakers addressed at NASW's 2022 national conference.

NASW Works With Voting Coalitions for Important 2022 Midterm Elections

Voting rights, reproductive health and LGBTQIA+ rights are some of the issues in jeopardy as voters head to the polls this November.


Chapters

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Monthly Series Engages Students, New Social Workers

NASW national and chapters have created a program that helps social work students and recent graduates.


In Brief

Three social work leaders are recognized for their contributions and achievements.

Read In Brief: October / November 2022


NASW Press

Understanding of South Asian Population in U.S. is Lacking

Author Shreya Bhandari says knowledge of U.S. South Asian population is limited to media portrayals, doctors and tech industry.

Contributions of Transnational Pacific Islander Americans are Vital in DEI Efforts

NASW Press book aims to dispel misunderstandings, misconceptions and misrepresentation of Pacific Islander Americans.

Practice

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Clinical Practice

Read about social screening gaps in health care settings; Medicare physician fee schedule; nursing home staffing; and an AMA advisory committee appointment.

Specialty Practice

Specialty Practice Sections webinars examine reproductive decision-making and a caring justice approach to practice.


Social Work in Action

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Student loan debt relief, older adults' mental health, advancing telehealth and guarding against deceptive marketing are some of the areas of advocacy for NASW.

Read Social Work in Action


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NASW Foundation

Summit Convenes Transdisciplinary Global Community With Focus on Co-Building an Eco-Social World

World social work leaders, others commit to global partnerships that further eco-social work efforts.



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Social Work Advocates Flipbook

NASW members, sign in to read the October / November 2022 issue as a flipbook


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Events Calendar: October / November 2022

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

View the October / November 2022 Events Calendar


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Social Workers in the Public Eye

Read about NASW members quoted in the mainstream media.

Read "Social Workers in the Public Eye"