Professional Organizations and Information- Social Work
- National Association of Social Workers (NASW)
NASW is the largest membership organization of professional social workers in the world. It works to "enhance the professional growth and development of its members, to create and maintain professional standards, and to advance sound social policies."
- International Federation of Social Workers
IFSW works for "social justice, human rights and social development through the development of social work, best practices and international cooperation between social workers and their professional organisations."
- Social Care Institute for Excellence (UK)
SCIE is an independent organization that works to improve the quality of social care services across England and Wales.
- The American Board of Examiners in Clinical Social Work
"The American Board of Examiners in Clinical Social Work (ABE) sets national practice standards, issues an advanced-practice credential, and publishes reference information about its board-certified clinicians."
- Social Work Laws and Regulations Comparison Database
"This database contains the basic elements of social work regulation in the 50 U.S. states, 10 Canadian provinces, the District of Columbia, the U.S. Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico. Tables available include information on board structure, levels of practice, minimum requirements for licensure, exemptions, supervisory qualifications, reciprocity/endorsement, continuing education, privileged communication, practice definitions and other elements." From Association of Social Work Boards.
