The National Association of Social Workers Wisconsin Chapter Opposes The Anti Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Constitutional Amendment Proposal Statement from NASW–Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Chairs On Thursday, January 22, 2026, the Wisconsin Examiner reported that the Wisconsin Senate passed three constitutional amendment proposals, including one aimed at eliminating diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives. If approved by voters, Assembly Joint Resolution 102 (AJR 102) would amend the Wisconsin Constitution to “prohibit governmental entities in the state from discriminating against, or granting prefe...

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NASW-WI is accepting proposals for four-hour intensive training sessions as well as 75-minute, 90-minute, and two-hour workshops. The 2026 conference will highlight practice models, tools, and techniques that demonstrate excellence in social work practice and promote resiliency and a strength-based approach with our clients, community, and society.   Proposals that demonstrate excellence in serving clients, promoting advocacy and those that teach skills in social work practice to assist at-risk populations as well as those uplifting and re-energizing practitioners are invited.   Deadline for proposals is March 31, 2026 L...

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Kim Howard, MSW, CAPSW   As we prepare to close out the year 2025, I find myself reflecting on the incredible energy and connection we experienced at our Annual Conference in October. Social workers from across Wisconsin came together both in person and virtually, to learn, share, and reimagine what’s possible for our profession. This year’s conference held special meaning for me: it was my final NASW-WI Annual Conference as President. I still have eight more months before my term concludes in July 2026, and I intend to serve with the same commitment, presence, and purpose that I began with. But standing in that podi...

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December 2025 In November, NASW’s Chief Executive Officer decided to restructure chapter operations, resulting in fourteen NASW chapter Executive Directors losing their jobs and all the remaining Executive Directors required to take on another chapter. The goal of this monumental change was two-fold from my understanding: 1) To try to equalize services from state to state; 2) To save money for the Association. This has been very traumatic for NASW chapter executive directors and their Boards of Directors. When I knew I would be taking on another state, I requested Missouri, which was given to me. It was the closest state that l...

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Madison, WI- The National Association of Social Workers Wisconsin Chapter (NASW-WI) looks forward to the Wisconsin State Supreme Court’s hearing of oral arguments in Tony Evers v. Howard Marklein on January 16th, 2025. The Court’s final decision on this case could reaffirm the ability of Wisconsin professions to set their own Conduct Code as well as stop the extremely harmful practice of conversion therapy.

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Over the last several months there have been a number of articles in the New York Times regarding teenagers using Chatbots for mental health support, sometimes with tragic outcomes. 

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To the Wisconsin social work community,

As I begin my final year as President of NASW-WI, I feel both grateful and inspired. Serving in this role has been one of the greatest honors of my career. It has given me a front-row seat to the resilience, creativity, and commitment of social workers across our state. Over the years, I’ve met individuals so many different social workers and each story reminds me of the depth, diversity, and strength of our profession.

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Madison, WI - The National Association of Social Workers Wisconsin Chapter (NASW-WI) applauds the Wisconsin State Supreme Court’s decision today in Tony Evers v. Howard Marklein. The court’s final decision reaffirms the ability of professions in Wisconsin to set their own conduct code as well as stop the extremely harmful practice of conversion therapy.

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