NASW
Organizations & Companies abbreviation · Professional Association and Labor Union
| Stands for | National Association of Social Workers |
|---|---|
| Categories | Organizations & Companies |
NASW stands for National Association of Social Workers, a professional association and labor union abbreviation.
Largest membership organization of professional social workers in the world, which publishes the NASW Code of Ethics, offers credentials and advocates for social workers and the people they serve.
Example: The NASW Code of Ethics guides how social workers handle conflicts of interest.
Usage notes
Seven social work organizations merged to create it in 1955. Its Code of Ethics, first adopted in 1960 and revised several times, is often incorporated into state licensing rules. It has chapters in every state.
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