Ethical Out-of-State Telehealth Practice: National and International Considerations
Ruth Lipschutz, LCSW, ACSW Practicing across state or national lines has been a challenging and confusing area for many social workers....
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NASW-IL Staff
- Aug 15
- 1 min
Effects of ASWB Report Results on Interstate Licensure Compact
In light of recent reports on the biased nature of ASWB exams and how it affects the Interstate Licensure Compact, please note that the...
NASW-IL Staff
- Aug 15
- 8 min
NASW-IL Full Statement on ASWB Test Analysis
NASW-Illinois Chapter Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee (NASW-IL DEIC) NASW-Illinois Chapter Full Statement on ASWB Test...
NASW-IL Staff
- Aug 6
- 2 min
ASWB First-Time Pass Results Released: This Is Not Ok
Today the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) released a long-awaited report on first-time pass rates (with demographics) for social...
NASW-IL Staff
- Jun 28
- 2 min
NASW-IL Calls for Swift Legislation to Protect Women/Marginalized Communities & Professionals
NASW-Illinois Chapter membership helps us to push for legislation that benefit Illinois social workers and the clients they serve. As the...
NASW-IL Staff
- Jun 24
- 2 min
NASW Condemns Decision by the U.S. Supreme Court to Overturn Roe v. Wade
National NASW News Release WASHINGTON, D.C. - The National Association of Social Workers (NASW) condemns today’s U.S. Supreme Court...
NASW-IL Staff
- Jun 24
- 2 min
Major Mental Health Associations decry U.S. Supreme Court decision overturning Roe v. Wade
National NASW News Release WASHINGTON, D.C. – Following is a joint statement from the American Psychological Association, the American...
NASW-IL Staff
- Jun 17
- 3 min
NASW Supports President Biden’s Historic Executive Order on Advancing Equality for LGBTQI+ Indiv.
National NASW News Release WASHINGTON, D.C. - The National Association of Social Workers (NASW) supports President Biden’s Executive...
NASW-IL Staff
- Apr 18
- 8 min
April 2022: Illinois Spring Legislative Session Update
NASW-Illinois Chapter membership helps us to push for legislation that benefit Illinois social workers. As the largest membership...
NASW-IL Staff
- Apr 15
- 2 min
NASW-IL Advocacy at Work: Financial Assistance for SSWs Approved in Recent Budget
We are excited to report that two NASW-Illinois Chapter initiatives from last year were included in the most recent budget approved by...
NASW-IL Staff
- Mar 18
- 1 min
Join NASW-IL for a Rally to Support the Anjanette Young Ordinance
Join Anjanette Young, the NASW-Illinois Chapter, and supporters for a Rally to Support the Anjanette Young Ordinance which aims to...
NASW-IL Staff
- Mar 18
- 7 min
March 2022: NASW-Illinois Chapter Advocacy Update
NASW-Illinois Chapter membership helps us to push for legislation that benefit Illinois social workers. As the largest membership...
NASW-IL Staff
- Mar 1
- 8 min
NASW-IL DEIC Subcommittee Statement on Treatment Not Trauma
NASW-Illinois Chapter Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee (NASW-IL DEIC) Subcommittee on Treatment Not Trauma The mental health...
NASW-IL Staff
- Feb 28
- 5 min
NASW Condemns Efforts to Redefine Child Abuse to Include Gender-Affirming Care
National NASW News Release WASHINGTON, DC—The National Association of Social Workers (NASW) condemns Texas Governor Greg Abbott’s...
NASW-IL Staff
- Feb 28
- 3 min
NASW Anti-Racism Statement
NASW News Release Founded in 1955, the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) is the largest membership organization of...
NASW-IL Staff
- Feb 16
- 6 min
Speaking Truth to Power: The Voice of Social Work
Anjanette L. Young, MSW, LCSW The late John Lewis once said we have a moral obligation when we see something that is not right or not...
NASW-IL Staff
- Jan 27
- 1 min
Group Participants Needed for NASW-IL Workforce Diversity Focus Group
In our continued efforts regarding strengthening the social work workforce in Illinois, the NASW-Illinois Chapter received additional...
NASW-IL Staff
- Jan 3
- 1 min
In aftermath of guilty verdict in the death of Daunte Wright, NASW says more efforts needed to shape
National NASW News Release In aftermath of guilty verdict in the death of Daunte Wright, NASW says more efforts needed to shape public...
NASW-IL Staff
- Aug 26, 2021
- 5 min
NASW-IL Advocacy at Work: Gov Signs Nation-Leading Legislation Expanding Access to Mental Healthcare
Thank you to Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker, State Senators Laura Fine (D-Glenview) and Robert Peters (D-Chicago), State Representatives...
NASW-IL Staff
- Jul 15, 2021
- 7 min
Transformative Justice for Our Children: Reconstructing a New Educational System for the Future
Latesha Newson, MSW, LCSW Chair, NASW-Illinois Chapter Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Committee (NASW-IL DEIC) The National Association...