Social Work

Can social workers’ knowledge of health-related issues be useful in achieving better health outcomes?  The Department of Health and Human...

While almost all politicians agree on some amount of assistance for the needy, the manner in which that money is...

The term gaslighting originates from a play/film called Gas Light, in which a man tries to convince his wife she...

Last year, the Society for Social Work and Research Conference in Washington, DC, the American Academy of Social Work and...

WASHINGTON -- The National Association of Social Workers (NASW) is hosting a 2016 Virtual Career Fair on February 9 from...

Congresswoman Barbara Lee- NOH8 Campaign Photographer: Adam Bouska On Saturday, January 23rd, Congresswoman Lee will receive a 2016 Trumpet Award...

When we think of the holiday's we often think of joyful times with family and friends but for some of...

Today, it is common to hear about the rise of domestic violence and children living in poverty who are raised...

While many social workers work primarily at the micro level and provide treatment to individuals, children, and families in some...

Social workers are required to consider the code of ethics when working with clients in a therapeutic or direct practice...

The American Academy of Social Work and Social Welfare (AASWSW) has selected fellows for their distinguished accomplishments as scholars and...

Did you know that 1 in 4 American people suffer a mental illness?  That is an estimate of 56% of...

WASHINGTON -- The National Association of Social Workers (NASW) celebrated its 60th year with a special anniversary forum on Oct....

Watching the proceedings on the floor of the House of Representatives on the occasion of the election and swearing-in of...

Congresswoman Barbara Lee (D-CA-13), chair of the Congressional Social Work Caucus, introduced a bill last week addressing several critical issues...

LOS ANGELES, CA  - The Network for Social Work Management, a professional, international organization whose mission is to strengthen social...

Home to 9.5 million people, Chicago is the third-largest city in the United States and internationally recognized for its contributions...

The challenge in American race relations is both historically complex and steeped in a flawed rhetoric. However, there is also...

Social work is at a crossroads. As a new generation of social workers move towards graduation and entrance into the...

With poverty and inequality being extremely prominent in the media recently, the Global Citizen’s Festival is well timed to advocate...