Advocacy

The social work profession was founded in social change. Throughout the profession’s history, social workers have sought to ensure that all people have equal access to the resources and opportunities that allow them to meet their basic needs. NASW upholds this challenge by advocating for the association to members of Congress and regulatory agencies that so often hold the authority to influence policy.

NASW has developed a policy agenda, which asserts the association’s advocacy priorities for the legislative cycle. NASW’s policy agenda is consistent with the NASW policies in Social Work Speaks, which is developed by members of the association at Delegate Assembly.

NASW-ND Advocacy

Chapter Action

5 Steps to Becoming an Effective Voter: November 4, 2022
With the election upcoming, timing is critical to cast your ballot. Make your voice heard this election season by following these 5 simple steps to effective voting.
STATEMENT: September 27, 2022
NASW-ND was appalled to hear of the Indigenous ancestral remains of 70 relatives and numerous artifacts desecrated in 250 boxes on the UND campus. Click the above link to read more.

Board Action

RESOLUTION: March 22, 2022
The NASW-ND Board of Directors adopted a resolution addressing the impact of proposed legislation around the country that attempts to silence or limit conversations related to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
- Resolution language
- Summary explanation

Advocacy Committee Action

Legislative Session

The Advocacy Committee met weekly during legislative session to review legislative proposals of interest to social workers and social work clients. Please follow this link for an up-to-date, detailed list of actions taken by the committee.

NDBSWE Rules

The NDBSWE has been working on updating the legislative rules for social workers across the state. The Advocacy Committee partnered with the NDBSWE in the creating the changes to the administrative, some of which went into effect on April 1, 2021. Please click here for the updated rules.

Join the Committee

The Advocacy Committee welcomes NASW-ND member participation and encourages you to join in a meeting. For more information, please email your interest to info.naswnd@socialworkers.org.

NASW-ND Advocacy Committee

Tricia Berg, Chair
Maura Ferguson
Stephanie Little
Amy Phillips
Bret Weber

Legislative Updates Editor

Samantha McDonnell (BSW Intern)

BUILDING STRENGTH THROUGH ASSOCIATION

Government Relations and Political Affairs

REGISTER TO VOTE

NORTH DAKOTA LEGISLATIVE PROCESS

Participate in your Advocacy Committee by emailing us at naswnd@naswnd.org

NASW - NATIONAL ADVOCACY

Check out the NASW National Action Center for key issues, current legislation, information on what actions you can take, and information on your elected officials.

POLITICAL ACTION FOR CANDIDATE ELECTION (PACE)

You can participate in electing candidates who are social workers or who support social workers!

Participate in your NASW-ND PACE Committee by emailing us at info.naswnd@socialworkers.org
NASW PACE National

SOCIAL WORK POLICY RESOURCES

Social Work Policy Institute