Social Work Advocates: June / July 2023 Issue


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ChatGPT and Social Work: Be Excited, Curious, and Skeptical

The artificial Intelligence tool ChatGPT is here, and social workers are cautioned to engage with a critical lens.


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Library Social Work: Meeting People Where They Are

Through research, community, partnerships and more, libraries help social workers meet clients where they are.

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Viewpoints: Unspeakable Trauma Haunting One in Five Adults

Fear and trauma in society are hindering the passage of commonsense child protective laws, writes Jennifer Falcone, LCSW.

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Backstory: Standup and Improv Has Taught Therapist to be Flexible

Psychotherapist Kaitlin Nichols is a standup comedian and improv actor when she isn't helping clients in her private practice.

More in This Issue


Mit Joyner

Thank You, NASW, For the Opportunity to Serve

From the President


Laetitia Clayton

The Intersection of AI and Social Work

Editor's Note


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In the Public Eye

Read media articles with NASW members quoted as experts.

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Association News

Read news from our chapters, the board and more.


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Schools of Social Work

The DSW gains traction in social work academia; CT Health Horizons in Connecticut partnerships help build the behavioral health workforce.


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NASW Events Calendar: June / July 2023

View a calendar of upcoming conferences, webinars and other events.


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