Social workers have a responsibility to promote a healthy environment for all of our clients.
The levels of gun violence in many communities is disheartening and clearly creates an unhealthy environment. It promotes, develops and protects the practice of social work and social workers. NASW also seeks to enhance the well-being of individuals, families and communities through its work and through its advocacy. A professional social worker has a degree in social work and meets state legal requirements. Professional social workers practice in many settings including family service agencies, child welfare, community mental health centers, private practice, schools, nursing homes, hospitals, employee assistance programs, and public and private agencies.