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Study: Social Workers are Aging Faster Than They Can Be Replaced - The nation's social workers are aging, according to a study released Wednesday, but low pay, high caseloads and roadblocks to professional development could discourage many from entering the field. More >>

Workforce Research Studies

Other NASW Sponsored Reports:

Child Welfare Report 2004 : The National Association of Social Workers' Child Welfare Specialty Practice Section Members Describe their Experiences In Child Welfare (PDF 762KB) - The American public has been confronted head-on with the issue of child abuse and neglect, as a seemingly endless stream of media headlines—detailing the lives of children who have experienced and endured unimaginable abuse at the very hands of those entrusted with their care—captures the nation's attention. These stories remind us of our ultimate failure, as a society, to ensure the health and safety of our most valuable and vulnerable citizens: our children.

Practice Research Network Report (PDF 208KB) - This report describes the results of a survey of National Association of Social Workers members conducted in 2004. The findings discussed in this report are from a third survey of the Practice Research Network (PRN III) project, which is funded by the Center for Substance Abuse Treatment (CSAT).