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School Social Work

School social workers are an integral link between school, home, and community in helping students achieve academic success. They work directly with school administrations as well as students and families, providing leadership in forming school discipline policies, mental health intervention, crisis management, and support services. 

As part of an interdisciplinary team to help students succeed, school social workers also facilitate community involvement in the schools while advocating for student success.

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NASW Practice Standards & Guidelines

Our standards provide benchmarks for the services that social workers should provide, that employers should support, and that consumers should expect.

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School Social Work Specialty Practice Section

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COVID-19 Resources

Social workers can help curb the spread of the disease and reduce people's anxiety.

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NASW Research Library

NASW Research Library

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