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This web section shares the latest news, trends, and events relevant to Metro DC Chapter social workers, including press releases, policy and issue statements, professional and licensing updates, training announcements, advocacy action alerts, research updates, and other information.

The Metro DC Chapter is one of 55 chapters of the National Association of Social Workers (NASW), the largest association of professional social workers in the United States. Our nearly 1,000 members serve all populations, including children, adolescents, families, older adults, immigrants, LGBTQ individuals, and others. They also serve clients in every DC ward and work setting, as well as in the DC metropolitan area such as Northern Virginia and nearby Maryland.

If you are a member of the media seeking an interview, comment, or answer to questions, please contact Executive Director Debra Riggs, CAE, at driggs.naswdc@socialworkers.org.


NASW Metro DC and Virginia Chapters Joint Statement on Uvalde Tragedy


NASW Metro DC and Virginia Chapters Stands with NASW Texas and the victims of Uvalde.

This tragedy cannot be normalized and we must insist on urgent action from our law and policy makers. Read President Biden's remarks on the Uvalde, Texas School Shooting.

You can review the School Safety Resources on the NASW website as well as related organizations and information. 

Please read NASW's full statement on their website about the call for gun control and consider implementing the resources as you see fit. 

 

"NASW Texas shocked, saddened by shooting at elementary school in Uvalde" - read the full statement here.