National Association of Social Workers

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The National Association of Social Workers (NASW) is a professional organization of social workers in the United States. The NASW has over 150,000 members as of January 2008.^[1] It has 56 chapters, one in each of the 50 states and in New York City, Metro Washington D.C., Puerto Rico, the United States Virgin Islands, Guam, and an International chapter.^[2] The NASW provides guidance, research, up to date information, advocacy, and other resources for its members and for social workers in general. Members of the NASW are also able to obtain malpractice insurance, members only publications, discounts on other products and services, and continuing education.

[edit] See also

• Social work
• Professional Social Workers' Association

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[edit] External links

• National Association of Social Workers (U.S.)
• International Federation of Social Workers(IFSW)
• International Association of Schools of Social Work
• British Association of Social Workers (U.K.)
• Australian Association of Social Workers (Australia)
• Professional Social Workers' Association (India)