2002 Press Releases

Here's a sampling of recent press releases from the National Association of Social Workers (NASW).

Social Workers Oppose Premature, Pre-Emptive Military Actions Against Iraq
(The National Association of Social Workers (NASW) sent the following letter to President Bush and all Members of Congress today as they debate S.J. Resolution 45 to authorize the President to use the United States Armed Forces against Iraq. NASW opposes any unilateral, pre-emptive military action by the United States against Iraq.

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• Governors Urged to Improve State Child Welfare Systems
  Limited resources, high turnover, and an inadequately trained workforce put kids at risk.
• NASW Announces Social Work Award Recipients (August 13, 2002)
• Social Workers Disagree with Supreme Court Decision To Test Students for Drug Use (June 27, 2002)
• Social Workers Support Universal Health Care (June 24, 2002)
• NASW Foundation Grants Awards to Social Workers (June 3, 2002)
• NASW Brings on New Director of Customer Service (June 3, 2002)
• Social Workers Support Full Mental Health Parity! (May 31, 2002)
• The Future of Welfare Reauthorization—Striving for Economic Opportunity (May 16, 2002)
• Social Workers Want Economic Security for All Americans (May 6, 2002)
• Social Workers Increase Mental Health Awareness (May 1, 2002)
• Understanding How Mental Health Affects Children and Teens (April 30, 2002)
• Nominations Are Being Sought for the NASW Foundation International Rhoda G. Sarnat Award (April 29, 2002)
• Human Rights Remain a Priority for Social Workers Worldwide (April 12, 2002)
• Six Month Anniversary of 9-11 Brings A Host of Unexpected Emotions (March 11, 2002)
• Federal Social Workers Honored Today at National Gala (March 8, 2002)
• NASW Celebrates and Supports the Power of Social Work in Communities Everywhere (March 1, 2002)
• Non-Profits Struggling in World of Welfare Reform (February 22, 2002)
• Social Workers Set Standards for Culturally Competent Intervention Relevant to all Health Professionals (February 5, 2002)
• Understanding and Working with Muslim Youth (February 1, 2002)