Chapter News

NASW submitted comments to the Department of Education in response to the Reimagining and Improving Student Education Notice of Proposed Rulemaking. NASW argued that social work should be considered a professional degree for the purposes of student loan limits and that the Tiered Standard repayment plan should be eligible for PSLF.

The National Association of Social Workers, Louisiana Chapter, extends our deepest condolences to the families and loved ones affected by the recent tragedy in Shreveport. We grieve with the community and stand with those who have lost so much.

During National Child Abuse Prevention Month, the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) is highlighting both the growing risks children face online and the essential role social workers play in preventing harm and protecting youth in digital spaces. Social workers help families prevent and respond to a range of online harms, including cyberbullying, exploitation, child sexual abuse material (CSAM) and predatory behavior targeting children.

In recognition of Workplace Violence Prevention Month, the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) has joined a coalition of 10 health organizations that are declaring that workplace violence in health care is preventable, not inevitable.