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The National Association of Social Workers (NASW) is the largest association of professional social workers. Our members serve all communities and all populations. Here you can find the latest news from NASW. Read Social Work Advocates, press releases and statements; browse past issues of NASW News, learn about Social Work Month activities; get facts about social workers; find social work research and data; or visit one of our blogs.

Sep 13, 2025

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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Sep 06, 2025

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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Sep 01, 2025

 

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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Jul 08, 2025

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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