The National Association of Social Workers–New York strongly condemns the United States Supreme Court's decision to dismantle key protections of the Voting Rights Act of 1965. This decision represents a profound setback for civil rights and an erosion of the hard-fought progress secured during the Civil Rights Movement.

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The New York State and New York City Chapters of the National Association of Social Workers (NASW-NYS/NYC) are among the largest chapters of the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) in the country. Founded in 1955, NASW-NYC represents professional social workers across the five boroughs, primarily working in public and nonprofit organizations, as well as private practice and other service-related settings. The 2025 NASW-NYC/NYS Policy Series is a dynamic, multi-part program designed to equip New York social workers with critical pol...

The National Association of Social Workers – New York City (NASW-NYC) and New York State (NASW-NYS) stand firmly in our commitment to upholding and advocating for human rights, dignity, and social justice for all individuals and communities. We remain steadfast in partnering with individuals and organizations that share these values to combat oppression, discrimination, and systemic inequities that threaten human rights. We encourage NY NASW Members and all NY social workers to join us for the upcoming ...

NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF SOCIAL WORKERS – NEW YORK CITY CHAPTER NASW-NYS/NYC Executive Director Shakira A. Kennedy, PhD, LMSW NASW-NYC IMMIGRATION and GLOBAL SOCIAL WORK COMMITTEE Chairs: Dr. Christiana Best-Giacomini, PHD; Linda Levin, LMSW I. Introducing Our Committee NASW-NYS, one of the largest chapters of the National Association of Social Workers (NASW), is committed to professional growth, upholding standards, and advancing social policies that promote equity. The NASW-NYC Immigration and Global Social Work Committe...