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IFSW and its partners set and review the international standards of social work, the Definition of Social Work and policies that promote good practice outcomes. The current president of IFSW is Ruth Stark who is a Social Worker in Scotland and member of the Scottish Association of Social Workers.
Social work is a practice-based profession and an academic discipline that promotes social change and development, social cohesion, and the empowerment and liberation of people. Principles of social justice, human rights, collective responsibility and respect for diversities are central to social work.
The National Association of Social Workers (NASW) is a professional organization of social workers in the United States. NASW has about 120,000 members. [1] 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 ...
IASSW with the International Federation of Social Workers, or IFSW, developed three Global Social Work Documents, available on the IASSW website which includes the Global definition of Social Work; Global Social Work Statement of Ethical Principles; Global Standards for Social Work Education and Training; Ethics in Social Work Statement of ...
Qualifications for professional social work Professional social workers are generally considered those who hold a professional degree in social work. In a number of countries and jurisdictions, registration or licensure of people working as social workers is required and there are mandated qualifications. [ 1] In other places, the professional association sets academic and experiential ...
The Clinical Social Worker in Gerontology (CSW-G) is a specialty credential offered by NASW to clinical social workers who specialize in working in the area of gerontology; NASW membership is not required to obtain the CSW-G. [37] The Certified Clinical Alcohol, Tobacco & Other Drugs Social Worker (C-CATODSW) is a specialty credential for ...
The Australian Association of Social Workers has a commitment to the international social work community, and is a member of the International Federation of Social Workers (IFSW).
International Social Work is a peer-reviewed academic journal that publishes papers in the field of social work. The journal is edited by Professor Patrick O'Leary ( Griffith University, Australia) and Professor Ming-sum TSUI ( Caritas Institute of Higher Education, Hong Kong).